Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryModerate 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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 11 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 57 | 49 | 44 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross |
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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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 7:34 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 57 | 49 | 44 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | — | S 5 | SE 9 | E 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 1 | 8 | — | 8 | 20 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | W 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 1168 | 1173 | 347 | 347 | 384 | 27 | 27 | 1479 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 232 | 322 | 347 | 559 | 2140 |
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