Rehoboth Main Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.72° N 75.08° W

Rehoboth Main Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rehoboth Main sea temperature is
24.6° C
1.3° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at Rehoboth Main, and the 16-day window is basically a flat spell with a couple of very minor pulses. The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. Even then, it’s not going to get the heart racing.

The overall pattern is a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. From now until that Wednesday morning, you’re looking at a solid four-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are consistently tiny, with poor winds and low energy. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often in the teens or twenties (weak).

Let’s get into the only period that’s even worth mentioning. On Wednesday, July 22nd, the morning shows a small pulse of swell at 3 ft coming from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph, which is a silver lining – it will keep the surface clean. The combined energy hits 96 (weak), but it’s the cleanest we’ll see all period. The break is exposed, and with such a small, short-period swell, it’s going to be weak and mushy. It’s surfable, but just barely. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The afternoon of the 22nd sees a similar 3 ft swell but the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NNW, and the energy drops to 90 (weak). Still clean, but smaller.

After that, it’s a washout. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to the end of the forecast on August 3rd, the swell stays tiny – mostly under 2 ft – with onshore or cross-shore winds, short periods, and very low energy. The combined swell energy readings are mostly in the 20s to 90s (weak), with a few flickers like a 151 on Friday the 24th afternoon, but that’s paired with onshore wind and a messy wave comment. It’s a tease at best. The whole period is just a flat, blown-out mess.

The one bright spot, if you can call it that, is the very last day – Monday, August 3rd, morning. The wind goes glassy, calm, with a tiny 3 ft ENE swell at a 5-second period. The combined energy is only 48 (weak). It’s surfable but again, very ordinary. For a beginner, this is as small as it gets, and the glassy conditions will make it look nice, but there’s no power.

Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there’s no standout. The best on offer is that Wednesday morning, July 22nd, but even that is a limp, small wave day. For a dedicated surfer, this is a long, quiet stretch. For a beginner, it might be a chance to practice on a tiny, clean wave, but don’t expect much. The setup is so small and weak that it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Take a break, check the charts again in a few days. This run will end.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
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0.9
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SE
7
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ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
26
29
9
10
9
7
39
31
134
96
90
56
49
45
37
43
68
52
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
NE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
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25
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25
SW
20
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25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
15
E
10
N
15
NE
15
E
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:57PM1.31m
12:27PM1.22m
00:45AM1.17m
1:19PM1.20m
1:34AM1.05m
2:14PM1.18m
2:27AM0.94m
3:12PM1.18m
3:23AM0.88m
4:09PM1.20m
4:20AM0.86m
5:03PM1.23m
Low Tide
6:15AM-0.02m
6:39PM0.09m
7:02AM0.05m
7:37PM0.19m
7:48AM0.12m
8:37PM0.27m
8:35AM0.18m
9:39PM0.33m
9:24AM0.22m
10:42PM0.35m
10:14AM0.23m
11:41PM0.34m
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8:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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