Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Rehoboth Main.

Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and mostly frustrating. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s nothing that’s going to get you charging out of bed. The water temp is sitting at about 75°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so you won't need a thicker suit.

The first few days, from Monday the 27th of July through to the end of the month, are a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swell with a combined energy reading of just 23, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 28th, with the swell bumping up to 4ft, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds, so it’s just messy, wind-affected chop. Not worth getting wet for.

We get a little window on Wednesday morning the 29th. The swell is only 2ft from the SE, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the NW. It’s clean, but the energy is still weak (52). It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for anything decent. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is just ordinary.

The rest of that week and into the first week of August is a poor run. The swell tries to push back up a bit around the 3rd and 4th of August, hitting 4ft, and the energy kicks up to a moderate 235. But the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the period is short and choppy. For a beach break like Rehoboth Main, that combo is just slop. It’s actually more interesting as a kite session than a paddle session that week.

The last few days of the forecast, from the 9th onwards, the swell just completely dies. We’re talking ankle-snappers of 0.7ft to 1ft with energy readings dropping to single digits. There’s a moment on the 9th with a light offshore wind, but there’s simply no swell to work with.

So, the long and short of it: there isn't one standout day. The best you’ll get is that Wednesday morning (29th July) for a clean, tiny, beginner-level wave. It’s a long, flat run, and for this area, a blank run like this isn't totally unusual, but it still stings. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking for something else to do.

Rusty.

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