Delaware
Expect 1-2ft waves early on E swell at 6s.
Expect 1-2ft waves early on E swell at 6s.
Best window·Monday 3PM–6PM·2-3ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 7mph W winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 5s and moderate W wind around 7mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on N swell at 3s with 15mph NNW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NNE swell at 4s and strong NNE wind at 15mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 7s and light N winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Rehoboth Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.1s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
