Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rehoboth Main this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rehoboth Main in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get real about the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a rough stretch. The forecast is quiet for the next 16 days, and there's not a single standout session worth paddling out for. From now through to the end of July, the surf is flat, and when there is a tiny bump, the conditions are just not cooperating. We're looking at a solid 16-day lull with no real recommendations.
The only spot in the mix is Rehoboth Main. It's a beginner-friendly beach break, but it's as exposed as they come and the swell just isn't showing up. The water temp is sitting around 74°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock to the system.
Looking at the first week, from Sunday the 12th through to Saturday the 18th, it's a total write-off. We're seeing tiny waves, mostly around 0.7ft to 3ft, with a weak combined swell energy (55 at best). The wind is onshore or cross-shore for most of it, making what little bump there is a messy, choppy mess. Even on Tuesday morning, the 14th, when it goes glassy, the swell is only 1ft – you'd be bobbing around more than surfing. The period is short and weak, no energy behind it.
The second week doesn't offer any relief. From Sunday the 19th to Monday the 27th, it's the same story. Swell heights barely break 3ft, and that's on Tuesday the 21st, but with a 19 mph cross-shore wind chopping it all up. The combined energy is still feeble (70). There's a glimmer of cleaner conditions on Wednesday the 22nd morning, but again, you're looking at 2ft of weak, short-period slop. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle.
It's a flat spell, plain and simple. For a beach break like Rehoboth Main, this kind of blank run isn't unusual, but it never stays poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 33 | 51 | 42 | 30 | 19 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.63m | 7:07AM1.09m | 7:45PM1.66m | 8:04AM1.13m | 8:40PM1.66m | 8:59AM1.18m | 9:32PM1.62m | 9:53AM1.21m | 10:22PM1.55m | 10:45AM1.23m | 11:10PM1.44m | 11:36AM1.23m | 11:57PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:09PM-0.14m | 1:19AM-0.03m | 1:07PM-0.21m | 2:13AM-0.09m | 2:03PM-0.25m | 3:04AM-0.13m | 2:58PM-0.26m | 3:53AM-0.14m | 3:52PM-0.21m | 4:41AM-0.12m | 4:46PM-0.13m | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:42PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | — | E 14 | N 3 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 3 | 14 | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 7 | SE 14 | NE 4 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 42 | 33 | 51 | 42 | 30 | — | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42 | — | 24 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 322 | 1167 | 470 | 704 | 2448 | 11 | 11 | 602 | 220 | 215 | 40 | 53 | 35 | 380 | 520 | 470 | 470 | 1041 | 470 | 789 | 700 |
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