Rehoboth Main Surf Break

Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.72° N 75.08° W

Issued: 1 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rehoboth Main sea temperature is
23.3° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up at Rehoboth Main over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's looking pretty grim for a solid paddle session for a long stretch.

The first bit of the forecast is a write-off. From Saturday the 4th of July all the way through to Tuesday the 7th, we're dealing with tiny, weak windswell. The combined energy is in the dumps, usually under 50 (weak energy). The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the wave comments are all "poor surf conditions." You really don't want to be out there.

We finally see a glimmer of something on Tuesday the 7th morning. A light offshore breeze from the SW is making things look clean, but the swell is still only 2ft from the SSE with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy is still very low at 49. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – and I agree. It's barely a session.

The pattern continues like this for days. We get another sniff of something surfable on Friday the 10th afternoon. Again, a light cross-offshore breeze cleans it up, with 2ft of SSE swell at 6 seconds. Energy is 43. It's clean, but it's a wave you could find in a bathtub.

There's a bit of a lift on Sunday the 12th afternoon. The wind finally goes offshore from the W, and we get a 3ft swell from the E with a period of 5 seconds. Energy bumps up to 61. It’s still weak and short-period, but it’s the most energetic wave in the whole outlook so far. Grab a longboard if you're desperate.

Into the middle of the month, Monday the 13th afternoon and Tuesday the 14th have offshore winds again, with 2ft of E swell and a period of 8 seconds. Energy is around the 50-70 mark. It’s clean, but tiny.

The real story here is that there are long gaps with zero recommendations. For about the first six or seven days, you'd be wasting your time. Even the "good" days are only scoring a 1 out of 10 on the internal quality scale. Nothing stands out as a true standout session. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

If you're a beginner, these tiny 1ft to 3ft waves are fine, but the quality just isn't there. For anyone else, it's a long wait. Honestly, with these low-energy conditions and onshore choppy periods, the setup at this exposed beach break might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on some of those afternoons.

So, keep your board in the car for a surprise, but don't plan a trip around it. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a tough stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
1
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
30
7
7
10
26
19
19
9
35
14
11
22
15
14
13
31
23
15
36
18
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
WSW
10
SW
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
SSW
15
S
35
S
20
SW
5
N
10
SSW
5
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:29AM1.08m
11:47PM1.29m
12:13PM1.12m
00:29AM1.23m
1:01PM1.16m
1:15AM1.16m
1:53PM1.23m
2:08AM1.09m
2:51PM1.30m
3:07AM1.04m
3:52PM1.38m
4:09AM1.02m
4:52PM1.48m
Low Tide
5:21PM0.19m
6:02AM0.16m
6:12PM0.22m
6:45AM0.15m
7:07PM0.24m
7:30AM0.13m
8:06PM0.24m
8:19AM0.10m
9:09PM0.23m
9:12AM0.06m
10:13PM0.19m
10:09AM0.01m
11:18PM0.12m
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5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
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8:28
8:28
8:28
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
 mm
2
3
3
10
9
4
3
6
2
2
Temp °C
32
32
30
27
27
26
26
27
29
27
27
22
21
22
23
27
27
25
25
28
27
Feels °C
34
33
31
29
28
27
27
28
30
30
29
22
21
24
24
28
26
25
28
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.7
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
SSE
5
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
21
21
7
7
26
8
8
8
35
12
11
22
15
9
13
4
9
15
4
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
NE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
3
7
7
1
3
7
14
7
3
13
14
5
2
1
9
2
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
6
0.3
SE
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
9
7
9
7
13
1
2
2
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.3
N
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
SE
6
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
30
2
7
10
19
19
1
1
8
11
10
31
23
36
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1168
169
96
191
1485
21
913
2470
175
0
55
45
31
31
220
520
1486
31
191
0
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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).

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