Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

Bethany Beach, Delaware · Fenwick Island, Delaware — 9 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

92Bethany Beach vs 94Fenwick Island Beach

Too close to call today. Bethany Beach scores 92 and Fenwick Island Beach scores 94 — 9 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivityBethany BeachFenwick Island BeachBetter
Swimming 94 93 tie
Families with kids 95 92 tie
Walking & shelling 92 98 Fenwick Island Beach
Surfing 47 58 Fenwick Island Beach

Conditions side by side

NowBethany BeachFenwick Island Beach
Water temperature76°F76°F
Wave height1.3 ft2.2 ft
Air temperature72°F74°F
Wind5 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:14 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 Bethany Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (92 and 94), 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.