Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, ENE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rehoboth Main this week:
The surf forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rehoboth Main in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening. I’ve looked at the charts and the numbers, and to be honest, it’s a pretty bleak run for a while. The week around Rehoboth Main is flat to small with onshore winds or tricky cross-shore breezes most days. The water temperature is sitting at 77°F which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – nearly 5 degrees warmer, that’s a very unusual warm spell.
The first bit of surf worth paddling out for? Well, nothing really stands out until relatively far out. There’s a gap of several days with no recommendations. You’ll see some tiny, weak, short-period waves that just aren’t doing anything for us.
We get a little pulse of energy on Monday morning the 13th of July. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ENE with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 147. That’s a bit of size but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and fat. Winds are light cross-shore, so it’s rideable but nothing to call home about. It’s a beach break here, and with that short period and mild cross-shore, it’s just ordinary.
The next real highlight – and I’m being generous – comes on Saturday morning the 18th of July. Swell pushes to 5 ft from the S with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 307, so there’s moderate wave energy in the water. Winds are cross-offshore and clean. Still, the swell direction is from the S, not the optimum E that this spot likes, so the shape won’t be amazing. It’s a bit more size for the experienced crew, but beginners might find it a handful.
Honestly, nothing in this 16-day window really fires. The whole period is a real struggle for decent waves. The only time we get anything surfable is that Saturday the 18th, but it’s not a standout. Conditions are clean, yes, but it’s not the best setup. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 25 | 17 | 48 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 51 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:13PM1.12m | 00:29AM1.23m | 1:01PM1.16m | 1:15AM1.16m | 1:53PM1.23m | 2:08AM1.09m | 2:51PM1.30m | 3:07AM1.04m | 3:52PM1.38m | 4:09AM1.02m | 4:52PM1.48m | 5:10AM1.02m | 5:52PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.22m | 6:45AM0.15m | 7:07PM0.24m | 7:30AM0.13m | 8:06PM0.24m | 8:19AM0.10m | 9:09PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.06m | 10:13PM0.19m | 10:09AM0.01m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:09AM-0.06m | 00:21AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 24 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | E 6 | S 9 | E 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 52 | 17 | 48 | — | — | 11 | 22 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 28 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1150 | 1511 | 1014 | 2470 | 470 | 55 | 35 | 238 | 241 | 234 | 530 | 21 | 202 | 1486 | 55 | 35 | 45 | 131 | 55 | 21 | 0 |
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