Rehoboth Main Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.72° N 75.08° W

Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rehoboth Main sea temperature is
25.0°C
1.6° 

Rehoboth Main surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s take a look at Rehoboth Main, because that’s what we’ve got. Honestly, the next couple weeks are gonna test your patience. The whole period kicks off with a whole lot of not much. There’s a run of tiny, weak waves and flat spells that stretches right from the start all the way to the end of August. You’re looking at a full week of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real flicker of hope shows up on Friday the 28th in the morning. We’re talking a tiny 1ft bump from the ESE with a short, snappy 8-second period. The combined energy is weak (49), so it’s small and a bit meh, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but just barely. That theme carries into the end of the month, with another small, clean window on Monday the 31st – a 0.7ft swell with a very long 19-second period from the ESE. That long period will make it juicier and more drawn out, especially good for a point or a river mouth, but on a beach break like Rehoboth, it might break a little too straight. Still, with light cross-off wind, it’s the pick of a weak bunch.

Then we see a serious spike in energy around Tuesday the 1st of September. The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate 205, with a 2ft swell from the SE and a solid 15-second period. That’s a groundswell with some legs. But the wind is a cross-shore, so the conditions are messy – a cross-chop ruins the party. That makes it a pass. The same goes for Wednesday the 2nd – the energy is still moderate (240) with a 2ft SE swell and a long 14-second period, but the wind is onshore and there’s light rain. Not good.

The standout, if you can even call it that, is the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell hits 3ft from the ESE, with a decent 14-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 458. That’s proper energy. The wind is a strong offshore from the NNW at 25 mph, so the faces will be clean and groomed. That’s a solid, punchy wave for an experienced surfer. It’s a little big for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing, that morning is the best bet in the whole outlook.

After that, things taper off again. The 4th and 5th offer small, clean 2-2ft waist-high waves from the ESE and E, but the energy drops off fast (147, 103). The 5th morning has glassy conditions, so it’s a nice little session for a log. Then we’re back into tiny, weak junk for the second week, with no real standouts.

So overall, you’ve got a long dry spell, one legit solid day on the 3rd morning for experts, and a few small, clean windows for the longboarders. Keep your eyes on that 3rd of September – that’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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0.2
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ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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18
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28
33
51
72
27
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16
Wind (km/h)
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W
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WNW
10
ESE
10
NNW
20
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10
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E
20
SSE
25
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SSE
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ESE
10
WSW
10
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15
SSE
10
WSW
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N
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High Tide
5:34AM0.95m
6:11PM1.33m
6:21AM1.03m
6:54PM1.38m
7:05AM1.12m
7:34PM1.43m
7:48AM1.20m
8:13PM1.45m
8:29AM1.28m
8:53PM1.45m
9:10AM1.35m
9:32PM1.43m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.41m
11:26AM0.26m
00:34AM0.35m
12:16PM0.19m
1:11AM0.28m
1:02PM0.13m
1:47AM0.20m
1:45PM0.08m
2:22AM0.14m
2:28PM0.05m
2:58AM0.09m
3:11PM0.04m
3:34AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Rehoboth Main Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rehoboth Main provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rehoboth Main can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rehoboth Main surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rehoboth Main) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rehoboth Main may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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