Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 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 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSE 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
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)
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.7
S
4
1
N
5
0.9
NE
4
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
E
9
0.8
S
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
43
31
18
12
12
20
43
29
174
218
169
96
63
42
26
14
13
6
9
9
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
10
N
10
SW
20
WSW
30
N
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNW
20
S
25
SW
25
WSW
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
W
15
NW
15
NNE
10
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
4:05PM0.12m
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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
8
1
Temp °C
25
22
23
20
17
21
21
14
16
13
16
17
17
20
23
19
19
23
23
19
21
28
18
17
16
15
18
17
7
9
10
13
15
12
16
20
17
16
20
20
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.7
S
4
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
E
9
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
43
43
31
18
7
3
20
9
6
174
218
169
96
63
39
22
10
5
6
9
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
43
14
8
12
12
11
7
3
1
3
3
3
3
42
26
14
13
2
5
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
S
6
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.3
S
5
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
2
3
7
3
4
3
3
3
3
5
2
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
SW
2
0.2
W
3
1
N
5
0.9
NE
4
0.4
S
3
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
3
10
10
3
2
1
43
29
2
33
73
77
5
6
3
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
74
78
426
426
1154
871
664
536
71
0
53
26
20
107
10
359
331
301
263
625
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
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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