Surf Forecasts:
Ocean City - 8th Street surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with ENE 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 (Aug 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean City - 8th Street in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean City - 8th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be real honest about the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The whole 16-day window is a tough one for Ocean City - 8th Street. I’ve combed through the numbers, and there’s just no solid surf on the cards. We’re looking at a long, dry spell starting now and running all the way through until the end of the month. The only tiny flicker of life comes right at the start of September.
The first real glimmer of something surfable pops up on the morning of Tuesday, the 1st of September. We’ll see a weak, short-period S swell pushing in at about 3 ft, with a period of only 6 seconds. The combined energy will be barely moderate (84). The cross-offshore wind from the WSW will keep it clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The afternoon sees the energy tick up a bit (111), but the wind gets stronger and the conditions are still pretty ordinary.
Later that week, on the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September, we get a slight shift. A longer-period SE swell arrives at 1 ft with a 12 second period, which is a real tease. The combined energy stays moderate (116), and the clean, cross-off wind from the N will have the surface glassy. It’s surfable, but with that tiny size, it’s a long paddle for a short ride.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no worries there with a wetsuit.
Honestly, folks, this is about as quiet as it gets. There are no standout options, no big swells to circle on the calendar. If you’ve got a kite, this might be more interesting than a surfboard, because the paddle-surfing is looking like a whole lot of effort for very little reward. The run of poor conditions is pretty normal for this area when the swell window shuts down, so don't lose hope. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say keep the board in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 20 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:03AM0.92m | 3:42PM1.14m | 4:05AM0.89m | 4:43PM1.15m | 5:13AM0.91m | 5:42PM1.18m | 6:14AM0.96m | 6:35PM1.23m | 7:05AM1.03m | 7:21PM1.29m | 7:47AM1.11m | 8:02PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:21PM0.31m | 9:25AM0.30m | 10:22PM0.30m | 10:25AM0.31m | 11:18PM0.27m | 11:21AM0.29m | 00:09AM0.22m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:56AM0.16m | 1:02PM0.21m | 1:41AM0.10m | 1:49PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.06m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 41 | — | — | — | 6 | 38 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 20 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 6 | E 6 | SSE 3 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SSE 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 6 | E 15 | ESE 6 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 25 | 19 | — | 13 | 35 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 11 | 2632 | 163 | 366 | 0 | 76 | 116 | 36 | 11 | 60 | 11 | 116 | 55 | 1168 | 55 | 960 | 398 | 366 |
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