North Assateague (The Wedge) surfForecast / Maryland / USA

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North Assateague (The Wedge) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Assateague (The Wedge) sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Assateague (The Wedge) this week:

The surf forecast for North Assateague (The Wedge) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Assateague (The Wedge) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Assateague (The Wedge) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
1
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)8888888875567789887109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)241169113717158463017507798131181257436309239136122168
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
SSE
5
SSW
15
NNW
10
NE
15
WSW
10
W
15
S
10
NW
25
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
1.23
5:30AM
0.94
6:04PM
1.23
6:20AM
1.01
6:48PM
1.23
7:03AM
1.09
7:28PM
1.22
7:43AM
1.15
8:06PM
1.19
8:22AM
1.19
8:43PM
1.16
9:01AM
1.23
9:21PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
0.12
11:47PM
0.18
11:35AM
0.09
12:34AM
0.13
12:29PM
0.06
1:12AM
0.10
1:17PM
0.04
1:47AM
0.08
1:59PM
0.03
2:20AM
0.07
2:40PM
0.04
2:52AM
0.08
3:19PM
0.07
3:25AM
0.10
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--
Sunset-7:06--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55-
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cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192020222323252826202019192020212119202020
Feels °C (?)172021222425252625181716171818202017191921
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 2 km away suggest it is still onshore at North Assateague (The Wedge) (moderate winds from the ESE at BUOY-OCIM2). 2.6m 8s swell from the E with a 2.3m 9s swell, also from the E. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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Information about the North Assateague (The Wedge) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Assateague (The Wedge) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Assateague (The Wedge) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Assateague (The Wedge) 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 (North Assateague (The Wedge)) 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 North Assateague (The Wedge) 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.

North Assateague (The Wedge) is 4 km (2 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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