Delaware
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Rehoboth Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the SW.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph from the WSW.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle WSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 6.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 5mph and 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 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft ESE primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft ESE 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 Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
