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Ocean City surfForecast / Maryland / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean City this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean City over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean City in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean City over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 15 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 89 | 30 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 53 | 105 | 176 | 199 | 233 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:21PM 1.11 | 11:55AM 1.19 | 12:05AM 1.03 | 12:37PM 1.16 | 12:51AM 0.97 | 1:22PM 1.13 | 1:40AM 0.92 | 2:10PM 1.11 | 2:35AM 0.89 | 3:04PM 1.11 | 3:35AM 0.89 | 4:03PM 1.14 | 4:38AM 0.93 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:15PM 0.16 | 5:24AM 0.13 | 5:56PM 0.22 | 5:56AM 0.20 | 6:42PM 0.28 | 6:33AM 0.27 | 7:40PM 0.32 | 7:25AM 0.32 | 8:49PM 0.34 | 8:38AM 0.34 | 9:54PM 0.31 | 9:48AM 0.32 | 10:49PM 0.25 | 10:47AM 0.27 | |||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | ||
| Sunset | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Maryland
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Ocean City (moderate winds from the NNW at BUOY-OCIM2 9 km from Ocean City). 0.4m 10s swell from the E with a 0.3m 6s windswell from the SSE and a 0.2m 10s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 59 min ago
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Information about the Ocean City Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ocean City provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean City can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean City 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 (Ocean City) 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 Ocean City 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.
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