Surf spot

Rehoboth - Main

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Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.7153, -75.0778

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6
Wave direction	E	E	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	2.9	2.8	5.5	2.9	3	3.5	3.5	3.2	3.1	3.1	3.3	3.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.3	6.2	6.2	4	3.9	4.4	4.7	3.9	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.1	5.3	5.3	4.5	4.3	4.3	5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	2	0	1	3	4	4	3	3	2	1	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	3	3	3	4	2	5	8	11	11	14	17	18	17	16	16	17	16	15	15	12	14	16	15	15	14	11	10	9	5	6	5	7	12	8	8	16
Wind speed (km/h)	9.5	10.7	15.7	20.3	19.4	18.4	17.3	23	15.2	12.8	8.3	8.3	7.7	4.6	9.1	6.4	5.5	10.4	28.9	27.5	26.5	25.1	21.3	23.2	19.9	15.5	15.6	16.1	17.7	16.3	12.6	12.1	4.7	7.5	8.2	12.6	13	11.2	9.8	10.1	8.9	3.6	6.2	7.9	14.8	19.2	16.2	14.7	13.4	13.4	13.9	13	6.8	2.5	2.8	7.8
Wind direction	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SCross	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	NWCross-off	WNWOffshore	NWGlassy	SCross	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross	NNWCross	NCross	NCross	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	EGlassy	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SGlassy	SCross	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	NEGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWOffshore

Rehoboth Beach – Main is a classic Mid-Atlantic beach break on the Delaware coast, best known for being fun and accessible when conditions line up, rather than for world-class consistency.

Spot character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Variable; can be playful and rippable on the right swell, but often messy or weak
Bottom: Sandy
Crowd: Can be busy, especially in summer and on good swell days
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate on smaller days; more advanced surfers when it gets bigger and punchier

What it’s like

Rehoboth Main typically picks up ocean swell from the east or northeast, and because it’s an open sand beach, the peaks can shift around from day to day. The spot can produce lefts and rights, with short, punchy walls when sandbars are well formed. After storms or during better swell windows, it may offer surprisingly good surf for the region.

Best conditions

Swell: East to northeast
Wind: Light offshore or light/variable conditions are best
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; many beach breaks work best around mid tide, but this can change with sand movement
Season: Late summer through fall and winter can be the most promising, depending on swell and storm patterns

Hazards / considerations

Strong longshore currents and rips
Shifting sandbars and breaking close to shore
Heavy beach traffic and swimmers during warm months
Can get powerful and closeout quickly when the swell builds

Overall vibe

Rehoboth Main is a reliable local beach break with occasional gems, especially when a solid swell meets a clean wind. It’s a good spot for surfers who don’t mind variability and crowd pressure in exchange for easy access and the chance of a fun session.