Fenwick Island Beach or Ocean City Beach today?
Fenwick Island, Delaware · Ocean City, Maryland — 14 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Fenwick Island Beach
vs
78Ocean City Beach
Too close to call today. Fenwick Island Beach scores 78 and Ocean City Beach scores 78 — 14 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Fenwick Island Beach for surfing — surfing 63 vs 54.
- Go to Ocean City Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 69 vs 62.
| Activity | Fenwick Island Beach | Ocean City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 69 | Ocean City Beach |
| Families with kids | 66 | 75 | Ocean City Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 75 | Ocean City Beach |
| Surfing | 63 | 54 | Fenwick Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fenwick Island Beach | Ocean City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 67°F | 67°F |
| Wave height | 3.1 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 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 Fenwick Island Beach or Ocean City 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 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.
Which is better with kids, Fenwick Island Beach or Ocean City Beach?
Ocean City Beach today — 75 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.