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Assateague surfForecast / Maryland / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Assateague surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Assateague sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Assateague surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Assateague this week:
The surf forecast for Assateague over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Assateague in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 27th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 27th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Assateague over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | N 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | |
19 | 53 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 121 | 157 | 109 | 66 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:44PM1.19m | 6:02AM0.97m | 6:28PM1.22m | 6:48AM0.98m | 7:08PM1.23m | 7:31AM0.98m | 7:46PM1.23m | 8:11AM0.97m | 8:23PM1.22m | 8:51AM0.96m | 9:00PM1.20m | 9:31AM0.94m | 9:37PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.08m | 00:09AM0.09m | 12:11PM0.09m | 00:54AM0.07m | 12:52PM0.10m | 1:38AM0.05m | 1:33PM0.11m | 2:20AM0.04m | 2:14PM0.12m | 3:01AM0.04m | 2:54PM0.14m | 3:40AM0.05m | 3:32PM0.16m | 4:18AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
4 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
25 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 12 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 121 | 157 | 109 | 66 | 47 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | S 6 | E 9 | S 7 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | E 12 |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | S 6 | SSW 4 | N 3 | N 4 | ENE 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 53 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 13 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 32 | — | 1 | 29 | 50 | 35 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 286 | 368 | 983 | 243 | 812 | 655 | 83 | 0 | 1085 | 575 | 576 | 0 | 416 | 416 | 115 | 172 |
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Information about the Assateague Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Assateague provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Assateague can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Assateague surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Assateague) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Assateague may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Assateague is 15 km (9 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Maryland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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