Out Front Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° N 75.34° W

Out Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Out Front sea temperature is
25.5°C
1.3° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the long-range look for this stretch of coast. Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a struggle, but there are a couple of windows where it might just come together.

The main story for this whole period is small, weak surf. We’re looking at a lot of days where the energy just isn't there, with the combined swell energy mostly in the double digits or low triple digits – we’re talking 13 to 159 (units of energy). The water temp is sitting at 78°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 26th of August right through the end of the month, it’s flat to tiny. You’ll see waves around 0.7ft to 1ft, but the wind is all over the place and the conditions are consistently poor. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.

We then roll into a gap of several days with no real recommendation. Up until Wednesday the 2nd of September, it’s still the same sad story: tiny swell and poor conditions. It’s a long blank run.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning at Out Front sees a clean, cross-offshore wind. The swell is still small at 2ft from the ESE, but the period jumps to 11 seconds. That longer period gives the wave a bit more shape and energy, with a combined energy reading of 62. It’s not a standout by any means, but after all that nothing, it’s something.

The second week starts to look a little more interesting, though we’re still forecasting small surf. The true standout of the whole outlook falls on Monday the 7th of September. That morning at Out Front, we see the combined swell energy climb to 101, the first time it’s broken triple digits. Swell is 2ft from the east with that nice long 11-second period. The wind is a cross-shore from the NE, creating a lumpy texture.

It gets even better on Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, the swell ticks up to 2ft from the east, still with that solid 11-second period, and the combined energy reaches 159 – the highest rating of the entire forecast. The wind is light from the ESE, so there are just small wind ripples on the surface. This is your best chance for the most push and the cleanest conditions. It’s still not a big day, but it’s the best on offer.

Towards the end of the period, on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, we get some clean, offshore winds from the NNW and WNW. The waves stay small at 2ft, and the energy drops back down, but the conditions will be glassy and clean for a longboard or a funboard.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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SW
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NNE
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High Tide
7:44PM1.26m
8:09AM1.12m
8:21PM1.29m
8:45AM1.17m
8:57PM1.29m
9:20AM1.21m
9:33PM1.26m
9:55AM1.24m
10:11PM1.22m
10:34AM1.26m
10:54PM1.17m
11:17AM1.27m
11:43PM1.11m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.13m
2:22AM0.03m
2:30PM0.09m
3:01AM-0.00m
3:13PM0.06m
3:38AM-0.03m
3:55PM0.05m
4:13AM-0.03m
4:35PM0.05m
4:47AM-0.02m
5:17PM0.07m
5:22AM0.00m
6:01PM0.10m
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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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