Rehoboth Main Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.72° N 75.08° W

Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rehoboth Main sea temperature is
24.4°C
1.5° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rehoboth Main in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Rehoboth Main.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch overall. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with almost nothing worth getting excited about. The first few days are a total bust – Monday the 31st through Tuesday the 3rd of September are all poor surf conditions with tiny swell. The waves are barely there, and when they are, the wind is all wrong. You’ll be staring at a flat, choppy mess. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until we get towards the end of the first week.

The only flicker of life comes on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning sees a tiny 1ft swell from the SE with a clean, light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (41), but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon actually turns glassy with a light offshore wind from the W, same tiny 1ft swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. If you’re absolutely desperate for a paddle, this is your window, but keep the expectations in the gutter.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Friday the 4th through the rest of the forecast is a long, sad run of poor surf. The swell stays tiny, rarely cracking 2ft, and when it does, the wind is either cross, cross-on, or howling onshore. The combined energy stays well under 100 (weak), and the period is short. Even the longer period stuff around the 7th and 8th of September is ruined by onshore winds. The setup here is a beach break, so with the stronger winds and poor quality, this honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 16th of September is the last entry, and it’s still poor.

There are no true standouts here. The best on offer is that Thursday the 3rd, and even that’s a 1 out of 10 kind of day. It’s a poor run, but for an exposed, beginner-friendly beach, these blank spells are pretty normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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4
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
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12
7
23
57
49
44
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13
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Wind (km/h)
15
SW
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ENE
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
SSE
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15
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15
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NNW
20
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High Tide
10:11PM1.37m
10:34AM1.45m
10:52PM1.30m
11:19AM1.47m
11:36PM1.21m
12:08PM1.46m
00:25AM1.12m
1:03PM1.44m
1:21AM1.03m
2:07PM1.42m
2:26AM0.98m
3:16PM1.42m
3:37AM0.98m
Low Tide
4:12AM0.06m
4:42PM0.10m
4:54AM0.08m
5:34PM0.16m
5:39AM0.11m
6:30PM0.22m
6:30AM0.14m
7:32PM0.28m
7:28AM0.16m
8:38PM0.31m
8:31AM0.17m
9:47PM0.30m
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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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