Rehoboth Main Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.72° N 75.08° W

Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rehoboth Main sea temperature is
24.4°C
1.2° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 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 Rehoboth Main has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, this is going to be a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of tiny, weak swell and a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind. There's no standout event here; it's a flat spell that's likely to feel pretty frustrating.

Right now, on Thursday the 27th, we've got a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a stiff cross-on from the SSE at 16 mph, which is just chopping it all up. The combined energy is pitiful at 41, so don't bother. The water temperature is 76°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Friday morning the 28th looks like the best of a bad bunch. The swell is still only 1ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy from the north at just 3 mph. The combined energy is still weak at 51, but that glassy surface will at least make the small waves look clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes totally flat with the wind dropping to nothing.

After that, we go into a real dead zone. From Saturday the 29th right through to Monday the 7th of September, the wave heights barely touch 2ft and the combined energy mostly sits below 100, often well below. The wind is a constant battle: cross-on, onshore, or strong cross-shore breezes. There are a few moments of clean, offshore wind on the 31st of August and 1st of September, but the swell is so tiny (1-1ft) that it's barely breaking. It's just not worth paddling out for.

There is a slight flicker of life on the 8th of September. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SE with a long period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 111. But the problem is the wind is a cross-on from the NE at 9 mph, making it choppy. The swell is a proper groundswell, but at this size and with a period over 15 seconds, it's going to be pretty straight and difficult to catch on a beach break without a proper channel or bank.

Towards the end of the run, on the 11th of September, we get a good sign: glassy conditions again with a north wind at 3 mph and a 2ft SE swell with a period of 10 seconds. It's still small, and the energy is weak at 52, but it's clean. For the whole 16 days, the best you can hope for is a small, clean wave on Friday morning the 28th of August or that glassy window on the 11th of September. If you're a beginner, the tiny swell and flat spells means there's nothing to learn on. The honest truth is, for the next two weeks, this spot just doesn't have any punch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

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9
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6
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8
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8
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Energy kJ
31
62
28
27
26
16
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18
7
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15
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12
7
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60
57
47
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
SW
5
N
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E
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
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10
SSE
10
SSE
25
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15
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20
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20
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High Tide
8:13PM1.45m
8:29AM1.28m
8:53PM1.45m
9:10AM1.35m
9:32PM1.43m
9:52AM1.41m
10:11PM1.37m
10:34AM1.45m
10:52PM1.30m
11:19AM1.47m
11:36PM1.21m
12:08PM1.46m
00:25AM1.12m
Low Tide
2:22AM0.14m
2:28PM0.05m
2:58AM0.09m
3:11PM0.04m
3:34AM0.06m
3:55PM0.05m
4:12AM0.06m
4:42PM0.10m
4:54AM0.08m
5:34PM0.16m
5:39AM0.11m
6:30PM0.22m
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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).

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