Outside Shoals Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.30° N 75.10° W

Outside Shoals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
24.9°C
2.7° 

Outside Shoals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Outside Shoals surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
NE
5
1
ENE
6
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
26
33
65
94
68
74
53
27
61
57
51
23
14
14
35
34
31
46
29
29
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
N
20
NE
20
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
25
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:17AM1.27m
10:36PM1.05m
11:01AM1.24m
11:18PM0.97m
11:46AM1.19m
00:02AM0.89m
12:35PM1.13m
00:51AM0.83m
1:30PM1.09m
1:48AM0.80m
2:32PM1.07m
2:50AM0.80m
3:35PM1.08m
3:52AM0.84m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.07m
4:42AM0.09m
5:28PM0.16m
5:23AM0.16m
6:18PM0.24m
6:09AM0.22m
7:12PM0.31m
6:58AM0.27m
8:09PM0.37m
7:53AM0.30m
9:09PM0.39m
8:52AM0.30m
10:06PM0.38m
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
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7:09
7:08
7:07
7:06
7:04
7:01
7:00
 mm
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21
Temp °C
23
24
23
22
21
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20
20
21
22
22
25
27
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25
28
32
28
Feels °C
23
19
19
19
18
18
20
20
20
22
21
21
25
27
26
26
26
26
28
33
31
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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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