Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real: this stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s basically a flat, frustrating gap with nothing that’ll get a surfer out of bed. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Friday, August 7th, and even then it’s a weak offering.
Right now, and for the first few days, there’s just nothing doing. The surf is poor, flat, and messy. From Sunday, August 2nd, through to Thursday, August 6th, the waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak (29 to 111). It’s a total write-off.
Finally, on Friday morning, August 7th, we get a slight pulse. Rehoboth Main sees a tiny 3ft swell from the SSE with a period of 6 seconds, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is still only 93, so it’s weak. This is the only surfable moment in the entire forecast, and it’s barely worth mentioning. The water temp is sitting around 75°, which is spot on for this time of year.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. From Saturday, August 8th, all the way through to Monday, August 17th, it’s a long, flat run. The swell stays tiny, rarely cracking 2ft, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a glassy moment on Monday, August 10th, morning, but the swell is only 2ft – not enough to do anything with. The energy values are all below 100, confirming the lack of power.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, Friday morning, August 7th, is your only chance at Rehoboth Main, but keep your expectations on the floor. This is a classic blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 26 | 44 | 153 | 179 | 183 | 91 | 44 | 54 | 102 | 32 | 23 | 64 | 53 | 53 | 82 | 60 | 42 | 45 | 30 | 46 | 62 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:01AM1.25m | 11:18PM1.30m | 11:45AM1.28m | 00:00AM1.23m | 12:32PM1.31m | 00:46AM1.14m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:40AM1.06m | 2:25PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.00m | 3:31PM1.41m | 3:48AM0.98m | 4:37PM1.47m | 4:54AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM0.13m | 5:27AM0.11m | 5:51PM0.18m | 6:09AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:57AM0.12m | 7:46PM0.25m | 7:49AM0.12m | 8:50PM0.27m | 8:47AM0.10m | 9:57PM0.25m | 9:49AM0.06m | 11:05PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 179 | — | 91 | 33 | 23 | 102 | 32 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | E 5 | E 5 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 44 | 153 | — | 183 | — | 44 | 54 | 3 | — | 23 | 64 | 53 | 53 | 82 | 60 | 42 | 45 | 30 | 46 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1167 | 2154 | 1032 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 241 | 215 | 215 | 406 | 295 | 220 | 21 | 406 | 165 | 0 | 1175 | 128 | 8 | 184 | 0 |
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