Assateague Island Beach or Bethany Beach today?
Berlin, Maryland · Bethany Beach, Delaware — 36 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
91Assateague Island Beach
vs
92Bethany Beach
Too close to call today. Assateague Island Beach scores 91 and Bethany Beach scores 92, 36 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Assateague Island Beach for surfing — surfing 56 vs 47.
- Go to Bethany Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 92 vs 85.
| Activity | Assateague Island Beach | Bethany Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 92 | Bethany Beach |
| Surfing | 56 | 47 | Assateague Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Assateague Island Beach | Bethany Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:19 AM | High 8:14 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Assateague Island Beach or Bethany Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (91 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Assateague Island Beach and Bethany Beach?
About 36 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.