Bethany Beach or Dewey Beach today?

Bethany Beach, Delaware · Dewey Beach, Delaware — 17 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

92Bethany Beach vs 96Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach today, 4 points ahead (92 vs 96). They are 17 km apart.

Which one, for what

ActivityBethany BeachDewey BeachBetter
Swimming 94 97 tie
Families with kids 95 97 tie
Walking & shelling 92 98 Dewey Beach
Surfing 47 47 tie

Conditions side by side

NowBethany BeachDewey Beach
Water temperature76°F74°F
Wave height1.3 ft1.3 ft
Air temperature72°F73°F
Wind5 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:14 AMHigh 8:29 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 Bethany Beach or Dewey Beach today?

Dewey Beach, on today's conditions — 96 against 92.

How far apart are Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach?

About 17 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.