Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Rehoboth Beach, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Rehoboth Beach...

Rehoboth Beach is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Rehoboth Beach has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.3°C (38°F) in February up to 23.8°C (74.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rehoboth Beach is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Rehoboth Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Rehoboth Beach is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Rehoboth Beach. The nearest one is Rehoboth-Main, which is 0.4km (1miles) away from Rehoboth Beach. Click here for directions and for more information on Rehoboth-Main and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Rehoboth Beach are Dewey Beach, which is 1.6km (1miles) away, and Naval Jetty, located 3.2km (2miles) from Rehoboth Beach.

Are there any other beaches near by?

Yes, there are more beaches in close proximity to Rehoboth Beach. The closest one is Henlopen Acres, which is only 0.6km (0.4miles) away from Rehoboth Beach. Another nice beach near Rehoboth Beach is Dewey Beach, which is 1.9km (1.2miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Rehoboth Beach?

The water temperature at Rehoboth Beach is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Rehoboth Beach?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Rehoboth Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Rehoboth Beach...

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