Surf spot

Bethany Hollywood St

Forecast conditions and map view for Bethany Hollywood St in USA, North East, Virginia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.5375, -75.0533

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6
Wave direction	E	E	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	2.9	2.8	5.5	2.9	3	3.5	3.5	3.2	3.1	3.1	3.3	3.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.3	6.2	6.2	4	3.9	4.4	4.7	3.9	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.1	5.3	5.3	4.5	4.3	4.3	5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	2	0	1	3	4	4	3	3	2	1	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	3	3	3	4	2	5	8	11	11	14	17	18	17	16	16	17	16	15	15	12	14	16	15	15	14	11	10	9	5	6	5	7	12	8	8	16
Wind speed (km/h)	11.4	12.4	17.2	21.6	20.5	18.8	19.3	23.5	14.2	11.2	8.7	8.8	7.1	5.5	6.6	7	8	11.9	23.5	27.3	27.4	27	16.5	18.2	20.6	14.3	15.3	19	19.7	17.8	13.4	12.3	4.8	7.4	8.7	14	14.4	12.3	10.5	12.2	10.5	6.1	6.6	10.2	14.6	18.9	15.4	14.2	12.3	12.5	13.7	14.6	17.8	24.3	10.8	6.8
Wind direction	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SOffshore	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWCross	NWCross-on	ENECross-on	SSECross-off	WNWCross	WCross-off	WCross-off	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNWCross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ENEGlassy	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SCross-off	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore

Bethany Hollywood St is a surf spot on the Northeast / Virginia coast of the USA that can offer fun, localized waves, especially when Atlantic swell lines up with favorable winds. Spots in this area are often influenced by sandbars, tides, and seasonal weather systems, so conditions can change quickly.

What to expect

Wave type: Usually a beach-break style setup
Best swell: Works best on east to northeast swells
Wind: Light offshore winds are best; onshore winds can make it choppy
Tide sensitivity: Often best at mid tide, though this can vary with sand movement
Skill level: Can range from beginner-friendly on small days to more challenging when swell gets larger

Water and weather

Water temperature: Warm in summer, cold in winter
Wetsuit: Spring suit in warmer months; fullsuit in cooler seasons, often thicker in winter
Crowds: Can be busy when conditions are good, especially on weekends and during seasonal swells

Local feel

Bethany-area beach spots often have a relaxed coastal vibe and are popular with both locals and visitors looking for a dependable East Coast surf session. The wave quality can be inconsistent, but when a storm swell arrives, it can become much more exciting.