
Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a look at the whole 16-day window for Rehoboth Main, and I’m not gonna lie – this is a tough one to write. The short story is that there’s almost nothing to get excited about for a very long time. Most of the coming days offer nothing but tiny, weak, and sloppy surf. The first real flicker of something worthwhile doesn’t even show up until Monday the 3rd of August, which is a full week away.
Let’s be straight: from now until then, it’s going to be flat or close to it. The water temp is sitting at about 75° – that’s basically bang on average for this time of year, so no dramas there, but there’s just no energy in the water. The combined swell energy never gets out of single or low double digits in the first week (20, 9, 27... you get the picture). It’s just sad.
Then, on Monday the 3rd, we get a bit of a pulse. A south-southeast swell pushes up to 6 ft in the morning, building to 7 ft by the afternoon. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, but the combined energy jumps up to 580 and 633 (moderate), and the wind is cross-offshore out of the south-west. That’s a clean setup. The problem? The swell is coming from the south-east, and the optimum swell direction for this spot is east. It’s not hitting the break right. Also, at over 8 ft, that afternoon surf is getting into expert-only territory. It’s a couple of decent sessions for a strong surfer, but it’s not the best on offer.
The rest of the first week is a write-off. Tuesday, the 4th, drops right back to 2 ft with weak energy (47) and onshore wind. Wednesday, the 5th, has a tiny 2 ft morning that’s clean but only 6 seconds period – it’s just a ripple. The whole run from Thursday the 6th through to Sunday the 9th is all under 3 ft, with poor energy and cross or cross-offshore winds. The surf is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for.
The second week is even quieter. From Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at 1.0 ft to 2 ft, and the combined energy is mostly in the teens. There’s one session on Sunday the 16th that bumps up to 3 ft with 104 energy, but it’s from the east with a cross wind. It’s still poor.
Honestly, the only standout, if you can call it that, is the Monday the 3rd of August swell. It’s the biggest, cleanest, and most energetic window in the entire 16 days. But it’s not a classic. For a better option, you’d be looking elsewhere. The crowds are always present at Rehoboth Main, so that doesn’t help.
This is a real dry spell. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change, but right now, you’re looking at a blank run for the better part of two weeks.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 51 | 219 | 406 | 491 | 110 | 47 | 56 | 81 | 27 | 23 | 77 | 53 | 62 | 143 | 34 | 50 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.20m | 10:39PM1.37m | 11:01AM1.25m | 11:18PM1.30m | 11:45AM1.28m | 00:00AM1.23m | 12:32PM1.31m | 00:46AM1.14m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.06m | 2:25PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.00m | 3:31PM1.41m | 3:48AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.09m | 4:47AM0.10m | 5:01PM0.13m | 5:27AM0.11m | 5:51PM0.18m | 6:09AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:57AM0.12m | 7:46PM0.25m | 7:49AM0.12m | 8:50PM0.27m | 8:47AM0.10m | 9:57PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 4 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | — | E 9 | SE 6 |
15 | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | 96 | 174 | 142 | 110 | 47 | 1 | 42 | 26 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 77 | — | 2 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 9 |
3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
1 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 51 | 219 | 406 | 491 | — | — | 56 | 81 | 27 | 23 | 77 | 53 | 62 | 143 | 34 | 50 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 1167 | 630 | 1167 | 1300 | 21 | 215 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 184 | 0 | 2375 | 229 | 215 | 406 | 215 | 195 | 406 | 21 |
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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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