Delaware
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with 9mph WSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s with 10mph SW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with moderate SSW wind around 11mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Rehoboth Beach offers consistent, mellow beach breaks along Delaware's Atlantic coastline, making it an excellent destination for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural swell channeling, with the beach break producing peaky, workable waves throughout the year. The spot benefits from autumn swells when Eastern Seaboard storms generate clean, long-period waves while the offshore westerly winds groom the faces.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Rehoboth Beach is 2-3ft with a 9.4s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Rehoboth Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rehoboth Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Rehoboth Beach works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Rehoboth Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Rehoboth Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Rehoboth Beach offers consistent, mellow beach breaks along Delaware's Atlantic coastline, making it an excellent destination for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions and natural swell channeling, with the beach break producing peaky, workable waves throughout the year. The spot benefits from autumn swells when Eastern Seaboard storms generate clean, long-period waves while the offshore westerly winds groom the faces.
The prime season at Rehoboth Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Rehoboth Beach include swimmers and beachgoers, occasional strong currents, sandbars that shift seasonally. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Rehoboth Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
