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Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | |
51 | 86 | 36 | 107 | 114 | 200 | 280 | 377 | 339 | 340 | 242 | 172 | 113 | 70 | 59 | 72 | 170 | 53 | 40 | 12 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:38PM1.34m | 12:04PM0.93m | 00:36AM1.23m | 1:06PM0.92m | 1:36AM1.13m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:38AM1.04m | 3:19PM0.96m | 3:38AM0.97m | 4:18PM1.01m | 4:33AM0.92m | 5:07PM1.07m | 5:21AM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM-0.07m | 6:16AM-0.01m | 6:13PM-0.01m | 7:14AM0.03m | 7:18PM0.05m | 8:12AM0.05m | 8:24PM0.10m | 9:06AM0.07m | 9:31PM0.12m | 9:57AM0.08m | 10:36PM0.13m | 10:44AM0.08m | 11:35PM0.12m | 11:28AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | 8:14 |
— | 3 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 22 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
27 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 41 | 32 | 35 | 14 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 242 | 172 | 113 | 70 | 53 | 38 | 112 | 53 | 40 | 11 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | S 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 36 | 36 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 | E 12 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | NNE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 5 | — | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | NNE 2 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 51 | 86 | 9 | 107 | 114 | 200 | 280 | 377 | 339 | 340 | — | 10 | — | 25 | 59 | 72 | 170 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 0 | 172 | 281 | 267 | 261 | 249 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 71 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 391 |
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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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