
Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let's have a look at what's on the table for Rehoboth Main over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight up with you, this is going to be a tough stretch. The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Tuesday afternoon, the 7th of July. Before that, from now through Monday, it’s a complete write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swell – mostly 0.7ft to 1ft – with all sorts of cross-shore and onshore junk. There's a glassy moment on Sunday morning the 5th, but the swell is next to nothing at 0.7ft and the combined energy is a measly 10, so you'd just be floating around. So yeah, expect a solid several-day gap with zero recommendations.
Tuesday, 7th July finally brings a flicker of life. Tuesday afternoon we get a bump up to 3ft from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 132 (moderate) and the wind goes glassy. That's our first proper window – it’s surfable, though very ordinary. The swell direction is S, which is pretty decent for this exposed spot. For a beginner spot, 3ft is fine, and with those light, offshore breezes from the WSW on the Tuesday morning beforehand, it should set up nicely for the afternoon glass-off.
Then, Sunday morning, 12th July is your next look. We get 3ft from the south, period at 7 seconds, and the combined energy is 109 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which will keep it clean. Again, it's small but clean – that's about the best we've got.
Looking further out, things don't really improve. The swell stays tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the energy stays weak. You’ve got a few clean moments with offshore winds on the 11th and 13th, but the swell is barely there. This is a lean period.
So, if I had to pick one standout from this whole 16-day run, it's the Tuesday afternoon (7th July). It’s the biggest swell of the period at 3ft, glassy conditions, and from a favourable south direction. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the numbers line up for something that isn't a total chore. For a beginner-friendly spot like Rehoboth Main, that’s your best bet. Crowds are always an issue here, but on a Tuesday you might get a bit more room.
The water temperature is sitting around average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 3 |
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15 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 81 | 18 | 30 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:28PM1.38m | 10:47AM1.05m | 11:07PM1.34m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:42AM0.16m | 4:35PM0.15m | 5:22AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
8:28 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 2 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — |
15 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 8 | — | 9 | 17 | 39 | 18 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 6 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | NE 4 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | E 10 |
5 | 8 | — | 22 | 21 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 8 | — | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 5 | E 8 |
8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 3 |
21 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | 15 | 20 | — | 81 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 263 | 21 | 228 | 347 | 356 | 165 | 2140 | 1169 | 1025 | 1174 | 1174 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 234 | 27 | 151 | 376 | 406 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rehoboth Main may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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