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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 13mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with moderate NW wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and 10mph S winds. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 18mph and poor by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SSE swell at 6s — 11mph WNW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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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 8.2s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph 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 2-3ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 13s, a 2.7ft SE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.75s 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.
