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Bethany Beach Surf Forecast, Delaware

Delaware

Indian River2-3ftFenwick2-3ftDewey Beach2-3ft
Bethany Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.15s
Wind
14mph
S / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.4ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 16mph SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|16mph SW
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 15mph SSW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 11mph from the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|5-11mph ESE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Bethany Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Bethany Beach offers accessible beach breaks along Delaware's Atlantic coast with consistent small to medium waves that work well for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving environment for developing skills, with the break facing eastward to capture Atlantic swells during fall and winter months. This family-friendly beach town spot avoids heavy localism and delivers reliable, mellow waves ideal for progressing your surfing fundamentals.

Strong currentsShallow sandbars

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Bethany Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bethany Beach?
The current wave height at Bethany Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.15s swell period. Wind is S at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Bethany Beach surf forecast?
Our Bethany Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Bethany Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Bethany Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.4ft S wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Bethany Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bethany Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.