Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 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
12.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
6
1.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.3
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
114
226
60
47
24
15
31
50
134
126
75
51
38
30
35
77
51
37
20
19
18
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
15
NNW
20
N
15
NW
20
WNW
5
NW
25
SSW
20
S
35
S
20
WSW
0
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
NNW
5
NW
15
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NW
10
W
30
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:45PM1.11m
12:05PM0.81m
00:32AM1.07m
12:56PM0.81m
1:23AM1.04m
1:51PM0.84m
2:18AM1.02m
2:49PM0.90m
3:14AM1.02m
3:46PM0.99m
4:08AM1.04m
4:39PM1.11m
5:01AM1.05m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.18m
6:15AM0.23m
6:03PM0.21m
7:03AM0.25m
6:57PM0.23m
7:53AM0.25m
7:55PM0.23m
8:42AM0.22m
8:54PM0.21m
9:31AM0.17m
9:54PM0.16m
10:20AM0.11m
10:54PM0.10m
11:09AM0.04m
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
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7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
1
7
6
6
2
8
1
Temp °C
19
20
12
14
13
14
16
14
16
19
19
18
17
16
17
18
17
12
17
16
16
15
18
8
10
9
11
10
8
10
17
18
15
15
14
18
15
13
5
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
1
SSE
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
2
111
60
47
24
15
29
28
27
26
75
14
14
13
35
77
51
37
20
19
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
NNW
3
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.4
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
2
2
1
8
2
5
5
25
7
5
13
13
12
12
11
11
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
18
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
3
7
6
14
1
4
6
4
5
5
10
14
13
5
5
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
6
1.6
S
7
0.5
N
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NW
2
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
114
226
6
1
8
31
50
134
126
51
38
30
1
6
10
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
258
0
74
0
107
176
35
105
567
20
0
361
301
48
0
74
73
280
175
171
414
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
4
2
1
4
4
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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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.

Outside Shoals is 5 km (3 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Maryland, 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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