The Surf Window

Rehoboth Beach

Delaware, USA

Beach breakBeginner

Delaware's most popular beach town, Rehoboth combines a vibrant LGBTQ-friendly resort culture with consistent East Coast beach break, and while the surf is modest, it's accessible, consistent, and close enough to Washington DC for the capital's surf community.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–SE 1–1.5m at 10–12s

Wind

W

Light to SW under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Sep–Nov

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the beach

Length

40–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Moderate, consistent beach break great for learning and cruising

Hazards

  • •Crowded in summer, swimming zones restrict surfing
  • •Rip currents near the Indian River Inlet to the south
  • •Generally small waves, manage expectations

Local Tips

  • •Dewey Beach just south is more surf-focused with better waves near the inlet
  • •Indian River Inlet (3 miles south) is Delaware's best surf spot
  • •Rehoboth's Boardwalk fries and ice cream are classic East Coast beach traditions

Location

Map showing the location of Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, USA

38.7165, -75.0835