Assateague Island Beach or Bethany Beach today?
Berlin, Maryland · Bethany Beach, Delaware — 36 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
95Assateague Island Beach
vs
78Bethany Beach
Assateague Island Beach today, 17 points ahead (95 vs 78). They are 36 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Assateague Island Beach for surfing — surfing 54 vs 43.
- Go to Bethany Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 69.
| Activity | Assateague Island Beach | Bethany Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 69 | 73 | Bethany Beach |
| Families with kids | 75 | 81 | Bethany Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 75 | tie |
| Surfing | 54 | 43 | Assateague Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Assateague Island Beach | Bethany Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 68°F | 67°F |
| Wave height | 1.8 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:49 AM | High 9:47 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?
Assateague Island Beach, on today's conditions — 95 against 78.
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.
Which is better with kids, Assateague Island Beach or Bethany Beach?
Bethany Beach today — 81 against 75 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.