North Assateague (The Wedge) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Maryland)
| Name: | North Assateague (The Wedge) |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
North Assateague(The Wedge) in Maryland is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer left-handers. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rips and sea-lice.
Overall North Assateague (The Wedge) 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 North Assateague (The Wedge) surf quality by season and North Assateague (The Wedge) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of North Assateague (The Wedge) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to North Assateague (The Wedge):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Outside Shoals | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Wedge | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | The Inlet and Pier | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | 48th Street | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Assateague | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to North Assateague (The Wedge): |
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| Closest wave buoy | Delaware Bay Buoy | 24 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Potomac Buoy | 70 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Stingray Point Buoy | 82 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Patapsco Buoy | 91 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Brant Beach Buoy | 102 mi |
Tide stations nearest to North Assateague (The Wedge): |
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| Closest tide station | Ocean City (fishing pier), Maryland | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ocean City Inlet, Maryland | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ocean City Inlet, Maryland (sub) | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ocean City (fishing pier), Maryland (2) | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ocean City (Isle of Wight Bay), Maryland | 2 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to North Assateague (The Wedge): |
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| Closest ski area | Spring Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 139 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Blue Marsh (United States) | 151 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bear Creek Ski Area (United States) | 155 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Roundtop (United States) | 158 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Liberty (United States) | 158 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to North Assateague (The Wedge): |
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| Closest city location | West Ocean City (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ocean City (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Berlin (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ocean Pines (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Selbyville (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to North Assateague (The Wedge) is Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Rgnl Airport (SBY) in USA, 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to North Assateague (The Wedge) is Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL), also in USA, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Cape May Co (Wildwood) Airport (WWD) in USA, 79 km (49 miles) away.
- Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in USA is 97 km (60 miles) away.
- Patuxent River Nas Airport (NHK), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to North Assateague (The Wedge) and is 115 km (71 miles) away.
