Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?
Bethany Beach, Delaware · Fenwick Island, Delaware — 9 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Bethany Beach
vs
78Fenwick Island Beach
Too close to call today. Bethany Beach scores 78 and Fenwick Island Beach scores 78 — 9 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Bethany Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 73 vs 62.
- Go to Fenwick Island Beach for surfing — surfing 63 vs 43.
| Activity | Bethany Beach | Fenwick Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 73 | 62 | Bethany Beach |
| Families with kids | 81 | 66 | Bethany Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 71 | Bethany Beach |
| Surfing | 43 | 63 | Fenwick Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Bethany Beach | Fenwick Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 67°F | 67°F |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:47 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 Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island Beach?
About 9 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.
Which is better with kids, Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island Beach?
Bethany Beach today — 81 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.