Small — offshore NW @ 13.
0mph. Ideal swell angle.
Spot guide
Facing
ESE (east-southeast-facing)
Ideal swell
E, ESE, SE — E and ESE are the sweet spot. S also works but less ideal than E/ESE.
Ideal wind
W, WNW (offshore)
Tide
Works at all tides; low to mid often best
Break type
Beach break
Ability level
Beginner to Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy in summer; moderate in fall/winter
Hazards
Rip currents, summer crowds
Best season
Fall (October best) for consistent clean waves
Bottom
Sand
Local knowledge
Delaware's most famous beach. East-facing orientation picks up most Atlantic swells. Best when W winds combine with E swell. Summer surfing restrictions in swimming areas. Fall is the sweet spot before crowds thin and swells build.
Beach fee
FREE — Rehoboth Beach has no admission fee for beach access year-round. You only pay to park.
Parking
IN SEASON (May 15–Sep 15): Meters $4/hour active 10am–10pm throughout downtown. Non-metered areas require a permit: daily $25, 3-day $60, weekly $120, season $295. Head-in parking mandatory in all angled spaces. Pay via ParkMobile app or multi-space meter stations. After 5pm in non-metered areas: free. OFF-SEASON (Sep 16–May 14): FREE everywhere. Best surf season = free parking season.
Transit
DART First State bus service (Resort Transit) connects Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, and Bethany Beach. Operates Memorial Day–mid-September. Jolly Trolley shuttle also runs Rehoboth to Dewey. Cape May–Lewes Ferry + bus connection from NJ side. Amtrak to Wilmington then bus/rideshare ~90 min. Car is more practical.