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Bethany Beach Surf Forecast

Delaware

Bethany Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 4sSSE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on E swell at 9s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Bethany Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bethany Beach?
The current wave height at Bethany Beach is 2-3+ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. 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.