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Out Front surfForecast / Virginia / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Out Front surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Out Front sea temperature is
6.2° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. 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 (Mar 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 25 | 15 | 20 | 34 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 67 | 74 | 92 | 168 | 124 | 161 | 93 | 43 | 31 | 85 | 89 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:25PM 0.99 | 4:47AM 1.13 | 5:30PM 1.05 | 5:51AM 1.16 | 6:28PM 1.14 | 6:45AM 1.19 | 7:17PM 1.22 | 7:32AM 1.21 | 8:00PM 1.27 | 8:15AM 1.21 | 8:39PM 1.30 | 8:55AM 1.19 | 9:17PM 1.30 | 9:34AM 1.14 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:55PM 0.12 | 11:46AM 0.03 | 11:56PM 0.07 | 12:37PM -0.02 | 12:50AM 0.02 | 1:23PM -0.05 | 1:40AM -0.02 | 2:06PM -0.07 | 2:27AM -0.05 | 2:46PM -0.07 | 3:11AM -0.06 | 3:25PM -0.05 | 3:52AM -0.05 | ||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | ||
| Sunset | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 1 | -8 | -2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 15 | ||
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Information about the Out Front Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Out Front provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Out Front can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Out Front 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 (Out Front) 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 Out Front 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.
Out Front is 55 km (34 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Virginia, 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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