Fenwick Island Beach or Ocean City Beach today?
Fenwick Island, Delaware · Ocean City, Maryland — 14 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
94Fenwick Island Beach
vs
94Ocean City Beach
Too close to call today. Fenwick Island Beach scores 94 and Ocean City Beach scores 94 — 14 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 14 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Fenwick Island Beach | Ocean City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 58 | 58 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fenwick Island Beach | Ocean City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 73°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 Fenwick Island Beach or Ocean City Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (94 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Fenwick Island Beach and Ocean City Beach?
About 14 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.