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Out Front surfForecast / Virginia / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 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
15.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | |
28 | 58 | 30 | 53 | 52 | 124 | 167 | 243 | 186 | 152 | 108 | 101 | 57 | 41 | 34 | 37 | 148 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross | |
High Tide | 00:02AM1.34m | 12:51PM1.12m | 1:02AM1.27m | 1:50PM1.12m | 2:01AM1.20m | 2:47PM1.13m | 2:57AM1.13m | 3:43PM1.15m | 3:54AM1.08m | 4:38PM1.18m | 4:50AM1.04m | 5:30PM1.22m | 5:45AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.04m | 6:52AM-0.04m | 6:56PM0.11m | 7:51AM0.02m | 8:02PM0.17m | 8:53AM0.05m | 9:12PM0.20m | 9:52AM0.07m | 10:18PM0.19m | 10:44AM0.08m | 11:16PM0.17m | 11:31AM0.08m | 00:07AM0.13m | 12:14PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | 8:14 |
— | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
26 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 21 | 58 | 30 | 47 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 108 | 101 | 57 | 41 | 28 | 18 | 64 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 9 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 16 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 | E 12 | — | — | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | ENE 2 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 28 | 53 | — | 53 | 52 | 124 | 167 | 243 | 186 | 152 | — | 12 | — | 16 | 34 | 37 | 148 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 256 | 41 | 122 | 331 | 219 | 212 | 200 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 3 | 52 | 121 | 121 | 76 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 41 | 222 | 375 |
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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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