
Surf Forecasts:
Out Front surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:
The surf forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 26 | 132 | 59 | 84 | 58 | 167 | 184 | 71 | 91 | 99 | 84 | 85 | 80 | 73 | 90 | 125 | 82 | 76 | 68 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.13m | 4:35AM1.20m | 4:50PM1.13m | 5:25AM1.26m | 5:41PM1.13m | 6:10AM1.31m | 6:26PM1.13m | 6:51AM1.34m | 7:08PM1.11m | 7:29AM1.33m | 7:49PM1.08m | 8:07AM1.30m | 8:29PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.11m | 10:41PM-0.00m | 11:05AM0.06m | 11:26PM-0.02m | 11:55AM0.02m | 00:09AM-0.03m | 12:42PM-0.01m | 00:50AM-0.02m | 1:27PM-0.02m | 1:31AM0.00m | 2:10PM-0.02m | 2:10AM0.03m | 2:51PM-0.01m | 2:48AM0.07m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
15 | 26 | 132 | 59 | 84 | 58 | 167 | 184 | 71 | 91 | 99 | 84 | 85 | 80 | 73 | 90 | 125 | 82 | 76 | 68 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | E 12 | N 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 |
1 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | 34 | 154 | 181 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 611 | 121 | 200 | 611 | 680 | 121 | 219 | 3 | 124 | 147 | 41 | 376 | 136 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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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.










