Bethel Beach
4.5★ · 26 Google ratings, Virginia
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
1.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Map of Bethel Beach
Guide
Good to know
Best for quiet walks
The beach excels for peaceful strolling and wildlife observation rather than swimming or lounging with equipment.
Respect nesting bird habitat
Osprey nesting areas are present; follow all signage to protect these endangered species and their nesting grounds.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring strong bug repellent
Biting flies are prevalent, particularly in early July, and multiple reviewers emphasize this as essential preparation.
Verify correct parking location
Google Maps directs visitors toward private property; the actual beach access is to the right of the entrance sign.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.9 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:10 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Bethel Beach?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bethel Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
