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

ActivityAssateague Island BeachBethany BeachBetter
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

NowAssateague Island BeachBethany Beach
Water temperature77°F76°F
Wave height1.7 ft1.3 ft
Air temperature74°F72°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:19 AMHigh 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.