Assateague Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Maryland)
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Surf Break: Assateague
| Name: | Assateague |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Assateague in Maryland is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Rarely crowded here.
Overall Assateague Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Assateague surf quality by season and Assateague surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Assateague |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Assateague:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Outside Shoals | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | North Assateague (The Wedge) | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Wedge | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Inlet and Pier | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | 48th Street | 13 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Assateague: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Delaware Bay Buoy | 29 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Potomac Buoy | 67 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 76 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Patapsco Buoy | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Brant Beach Buoy | 108 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Assateague: |
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| Closest tide station | North Beach Coast Guard Station, Maryland | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | South Point, Sinepuxent Neck, Maryland | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ocean City (fishing pier), Maryland | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ocean City (Isle of Wight Bay), Maryland | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ocean City Inlet, Maryland | 8 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Assateague: |
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| Closest ski area | Spring Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 145 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Blue Marsh (United States) | 156 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bear Creek Ski Area (United States) | 160 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 160 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Roundtop (United States) | 162 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Assateague: |
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| Closest city location | Berlin (United States) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | West Ocean City (United States) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ocean City (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ocean Pines (United States) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Snow Hill (United States) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Assateague is Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Rgnl Airport (SBY) in USA, 35 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Assateague is Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL), also in USA, 42 km (26 miles) away.
- Third is Cape May Co (Wildwood) Airport (WWD) in USA, 90 km (56 miles) away.
- Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in USA is 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Patuxent River Nas Airport (NHK), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Assateague and is 111 km (69 miles) away.
