Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the cards for the coming weeks.
First off, I've got to be straight with you—this is a tough one. We're looking at a real dry spell for Rehoboth Main. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. But the surf? It’s a no-go for a solid stretch.
From Tuesday 28th July right through to Monday 10th August, it’s a proper flat spell. There’s a tiny bit of energy here and there, but with swell heights barely cracking 2ft and periods all under 8 seconds, it's just not gonna do anything. The combined energy is weak, often in the teens or twenties (79 max, but that's still pathetic). The winds are mostly onshore or cross-off, and the forecast keeps calling it “poor surf conditions.” Trust me, don't bother.
Now, we finally get a little flicker of life on Tuesday 11th August. The morning shows a bit of 2ft swell from the SE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is still pitiful (45), but the wind swings to a light cross-off from the WSW, making it clean. The guidance says it's "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." I’d call it a desperate one-out session for the most dedicated. Crowds are likely a non-issue because no one else will be out there.
After that, the 12th of August goes glassy, but the swell drops to 1ft. It’s pretty, but not rideable.
So, the honest truth? There are no standouts, no best days. It’s a 16-day window with almost nothing on offer. The only slight chance is that tiny window on the morning of Tuesday 11th August, but don't hold your breath. This is just one of those blank runs for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 69 | 82 | 44 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 8 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 42 | 84 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.41m | 8:16AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.43m | 8:58AM1.11m | 9:23PM1.43m | 9:39AM1.16m | 10:01PM1.41m | 10:20AM1.20m | 10:39PM1.37m | 11:01AM1.25m | 11:18PM1.30m | 11:45AM1.28m | 00:00AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22AM0.19m | 2:08PM0.07m | 2:57AM0.15m | 2:50PM0.06m | 3:33AM0.12m | 3:31PM0.07m | 4:09AM0.11m | 4:14PM0.09m | 4:47AM0.10m | 5:01PM0.13m | 5:27AM0.11m | 5:51PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 82 | 44 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 42 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 5 | — | SE 7 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | E 5 | — | E 13 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 69 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 8 | 25 | 8 | — | — | 84 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1480 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 125 | 65 | 131 | 55 | 131 | 346 | 131 | 346 | 379 | 380 | 859 | 1111 | 215 | 31 | 27 | 11 |
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