Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 EST
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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
4.9° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 5km away, Gateway Subaru Camera at The Commander Hotel


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Outside Shoals this week:

The surf forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s 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 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 10th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 11th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 11th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 0°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
S
1
S
1.7
S
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
S
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.6
S
1.2
N
0.9
NNE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)45557877971010996665555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3133124529512857921223311298296837107
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
WSW
15
ENE
25
S
15
WSW
20
NW
25
WNW
40
WNW
25
NW
10
W
25
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
NW
30
NW
30
NW
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23AM
0.90
12:39PM
0.82
1:19AM
0.90
1:33PM
0.74
2:17AM
0.91
2:28PM
0.70
3:14AM
0.94
3:24PM
0.69
4:06AM
0.99
4:15PM
0.70
4:55AM
1.04
5:03PM
0.73
5:40AM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
0.01
6:46AM
0.10
7:02PM
0.05
7:45AM
0.15
7:48PM
0.08
8:46AM
0.18
8:36PM
0.09
9:46AM
0.19
9:26PM
0.09
10:43AM
0.17
10:16PM
0.06
11:30AM
0.14
11:04PM
0.02
12:12PM
0.11
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15
Sunset4:57--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:02--
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Rain (mm)
-383156----------21---
Temp. °C171711151287245467889843-1-1
Feels °C (?)14148111130-8-10-20-1-1263-3-5-10-13
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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 12 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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