Out Front Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° N 75.34° W

Out Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Out Front sea temperature is
25.8° C
1.4° 

Out Front surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Out Front surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about the local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up: it’s a pretty bleak picture, folks. There are stretches of days with nothing worth getting wet for. We’re looking at a lot of small, weak, and messy conditions. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until late in the run.

Over the next week, from Friday the 17th right through to Thursday the 30th of July, there’s a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” on the cards. We’re talking tiny swell, often under 2ft, with short periods and a lot of cross-shore or onshore wind messing it up. The combined wave energy is weak, often under 100 (like 5 to 77). You’d be wasting your time. Even the morning of Sunday the 19th has clean conditions with a light offshore, but only a 2ft S swell at 7 seconds – basically a lake with a ripple. Not worth it.

Now, there is a blip on the radar. On the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, we see a sudden jump in energy. There’s a 7ft S swell at 8 seconds, with a combined energy of 656 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is a strong cross-shore breeze at 25 mph, making it messy and cross-choppy. Because of that, the conditions are still called “poor”. The size is enough for a paddle, but it looks pretty ugly. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. That’s the only half-decent pulse of energy in the whole period.

After that, it’s back to tiny dribble for days. For a brief moment on Thursday the 30th of July, we get glassy conditions in the afternoon with a 1ft SE swell – but it’s still just small and weak.

The only morning that gets a score of “1” is Friday, July 24th. That morning, Out Front has a 2ft ESE swell at 8 seconds with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is only 54 (weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout, just the least bad option.

The water is running at 78°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice thing, but it doesn’t make up for the lack of swell.

In short: don’t hold your breath for anything good. There are long gaps with no recommendations. A little pulse on the 22nd might be interesting for kites, but for the rest of us, it’s a two-week blank run. That’s just how it goes here sometimes.

Stay patient, check back later.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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8
41
66
32
24
9
15
9
32
27
19
205
300
111
48
25
22
16
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
SSW
40
SSW
25
WSW
15
NW
20
E
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
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SSE
25
SW
35
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NNW
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High Tide
11:22PM1.32m
12:05PM1.23m
00:13AM1.23m
12:56PM1.22m
1:04AM1.14m
1:45PM1.20m
1:54AM1.05m
2:33PM1.17m
2:44AM0.97m
3:22PM1.15m
3:37AM0.91m
4:13PM1.14m
4:34AM0.89m
Low Tide
6:02AM-0.10m
6:17PM0.06m
6:47AM-0.03m
7:09PM0.13m
7:33AM0.05m
8:07PM0.20m
8:23AM0.12m
9:10PM0.24m
9:16AM0.18m
10:11PM0.25m
10:11AM0.21m
11:07PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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.

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