Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 EDT
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Outside Shoals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Outside Shoals surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Outside Shoals this week:

The surf forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.6
S
4
1
N
5
0.8
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
9
1.2
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
56
25
25
18
14
12
13
45
55
67
166
135
68
63
65
86
26
19
22
36
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
10
N
15
SW
20
W
30
N
20
E
10
SE
0
SE
25
S
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
N
20
N
10
W
5
ENE
25
NNW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:50PM1.13m
6:05AM0.87m
6:31PM1.17m
6:47AM0.86m
7:11PM1.21m
7:28AM0.86m
7:52PM1.23m
8:09AM0.86m
8:33PM1.24m
8:51AM0.87m
9:14PM1.23m
9:32AM0.86m
9:56PM1.22m
10:14AM0.86m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.10m
12:09PM0.07m
1:10AM0.09m
12:48PM0.06m
1:49AM0.08m
1:26PM0.06m
2:26AM0.08m
2:05PM0.06m
3:04AM0.09m
2:44PM0.07m
3:42AM0.11m
3:24PM0.09m
4:22AM0.14m
thunderstorm
mod rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:19
1
10
3
1
Temp °C
27
24
21
23
21
17
21
21
13
16
14
16
16
17
19
22
21
19
21
20
16
28
24
17
17
17
15
18
17
6
10
10
15
12
13
15
19
19
15
19
18
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.8
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.1
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
45
56
21
22
18
7
3
13
9
55
67
166
135
68
63
42
86
26
19
22
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
S
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
10
25
25
8
12
12
11
3
5
3
7
3
3
3
26
14
13
13
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
N
4
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.3
N
4
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
2
7
5
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
W
3
1
N
5
0.6
S
3
0.9
S
4
0.9
S
4
1.2
S
5
1.1
SW
6
0.6
N
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
68
1
3
9
14
2
1
45
7
29
31
65
82
9
10
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
74
171
344
391
821
821
664
515
100
0
1063
566
26
11
71
107
177
12
277
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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Information about the Outside Shoals Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Outside Shoals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Outside Shoals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Outside Shoals 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 (Outside Shoals) 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 Outside Shoals 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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