Surf Forecasts:
Ocean City - 8th Street surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean City - 8th Street this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean City - 8th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean City - 8th Street in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean City - 8th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the same stretch for Ocean City – 8th Street. The first five days are a bust. Tiny swell, crummy wind, and the energy readings are all in the weak zone (24 to 28). Nothing to talk about.
Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th have waves about 2 to 2 feet from the S or SSW, but with a period of only 3 to 5 seconds, they’re just not going to have any push. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. You’re looking at a full week of flatness.
The first decent look comes on Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the S, period 7 to 8 seconds, and the energy climbs to 132-158, which is a moderate kick. The wind is from the W, so it’s cross-offshore and clean. The report says “surfable but ordinary,” which is fair – it’s not going to be epic, but it’s the first real chance to get wet.
The best day of the whole outlook is Sunday the 26th of July. We’re looking at 4 foot waves from the SSE, period around 7 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WNW. That’s a clean, glassy setup. The morning energy hits 240, which is solid. This is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be fun. Crowds are possible, but it’s a Sunday, so expect a few others out. This is the day to aim for.
The day before, Saturday the 25th, has some size (3 to 4 feet) but the wind is onshore or cross, so it’ll be choppy and messy.
The second week is small and inconsistent. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have some 3 to 4 foot swell from the SSE, but with cross-shore winds and poor conditions, it’s not clean. The energy levels drop. By the 30th of July, we’re back to 3 foot waves with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s more of the same.
Bottom line: the first week is a dud. The 21st is a small window, but the real standout is Sunday the 26th. After that, it fades back to nothing. Forecasts can change, so keep watching.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 50 | 47 | 51 | 130 | 119 | 107 | 86 | 131 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:05PM1.55m | 9:40AM1.27m | 9:56PM1.52m | 10:32AM1.29m | 10:46PM1.45m | 11:24AM1.29m | 11:36PM1.37m | 12:15PM1.28m | 00:26AM1.28m | 1:05PM1.26m | 1:15AM1.18m | 1:54PM1.23m | 2:03AM1.09m | 2:42PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM-0.15m | 3:45PM-0.05m | 4:30AM-0.15m | 4:37PM-0.03m | 5:16AM-0.13m | 5:27PM0.01m | 6:01AM-0.08m | 6:17PM0.07m | 6:46AM-0.01m | 7:09PM0.14m | 7:33AM0.07m | 8:05PM0.21m | 8:23AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | 8:23 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 50 | 47 | 7 | 69 | 5 | 6 | — | 131 | 157 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 8 | S 4 | ENE 5 | — | NE 4 | SE 12 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 17 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | W 3 | SSW 5 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | SSE 5 | E 4 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | W 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 32 | 1 | 15 | 4 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 51 | 130 | 119 | 107 | 86 | 9 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 55 | 305 | 246 | 250 | 1176 | 960 | 968 | 2652 | 960 | 960 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 246 | 71 | 13 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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