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
- Bethany Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Fenwick Island Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 98 vs 92.
| Activity | Bethany Beach | Fenwick Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Bethany Beach | Fenwick Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.3 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:14 AM | High 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.