Out Front surfForecast / Virginia / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 24 Jan 2026 EST
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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
6.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Out Front this week:

The surf forecast for Out Front over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Out Front in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 25th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 25th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 25th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Out Front over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Sat night. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Sun afternoon. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min -11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Tue afternoon, min -9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1.7
E
1.8
ESE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
1
SW
0.2
ESE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)7101068999910410111116111916161716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10524282183583382201013114349445475565
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
25
NNE
20
NE
45
E
30
NE
30
W
40
NW
50
WNW
40
NW
15
WNW
40
WSW
35
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
15
NW
10
W
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
1.03
12:03AM
1.09
12:26PM
0.98
12:57AM
1.11
1:26PM
0.93
1:57AM
1.12
2:33PM
0.90
3:04AM
1.15
3:45PM
0.90
4:14AM
1.18
4:55PM
0.95
5:20AM
1.24
5:57PM
1.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:53PM
-0.05
6:37AM
0.08
6:44PM
-0.01
7:52AM
0.10
7:52PM
0.03
9:09AM
0.08
9:05PM
0.03
10:17AM
0.03
10:13PM
-0.00
11:19AM
-0.04
11:15PM
-0.05
12:16PM
-0.11
12:14AM
-0.10
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:22-
part cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
mod rain
light snow
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
snow showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-9-70572-2-2-6-5-1-1-5-4-4-6-6-6-5-43
Feels °C (?)-18-15-9-50-5-12-14-18-14-12-11-11-10-9-16-16-14-11-9-2
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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 12 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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