Surf Forecasts:
Rehoboth Main surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rehoboth Main in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rehoboth Main over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – we’ve got a pretty flat run ahead for Rehoboth Main. I’ve scanned the next 16 days, and honestly, there’s nothing that gets the heart pumping. This stretch is going to be a tough one for paddle surfing.
The outlook kicks off on Saturday, 29 August, and the pattern is set early. We’ve got tiny, weak swells all the way through. The first week is a grind. On Saturday the 29th, the swell is a measly 2ft from the ENE with a short, weak 5-second period. The combined energy is a feeble 38, and with a NE 9 mph cross-onshore breeze, it’s choppy and poor. It doesn’t get any better through Sunday or Monday.
There’s a tiny glimmer on Thursday, 3 September. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the ESE with a 6-second period (energy 45), and here’s the kicker – the wind swings to the W at 12 mph, making it offshore and clean. The water is about average temperature for this time of year. The waves are surfable, but barely. It’s not a standout by any stretch, just the least bad option in a weak run.
After that, we slide right back into the doldrums. The second week is even more of a snooze. By 9 September, the swell period bumps up to 12 seconds (energy 104), which is a long-period groundswell, but the height is still only 2ft from the SE, and the cross-onshore to cross-shore winds keep it messy. Too small and too blown out to recommend.
In short, we have a solid two weeks of tiny surf. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, the lack of any real energy is a bummer. The few moments with clean, offshore wind just don’t have the swell to back them up. If you’re desperate for a splash, the Thursday morning session is your only real shout, but keep the expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 26 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 58 | 49 | 45 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:03PM1.44m | 1:21AM1.03m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:30AM0.14m | 7:32PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 30 |
Feels °C | 28 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 58 | 49 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 4 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 23 | 6 | 12 | 45 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | W 2 | WNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 16 | 16 | — | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 243 | 347 | 347 | 295 | 186 | 65 | 347 | 1169 | 1169 | 347 | 40 | 21 | 215 | 2448 | 220 | 0 | 11 | 131 |
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