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Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | |
230 | 192 | 200 | 259 | 259 | 188 | 153 | 118 | 81 | 56 | 56 | 60 | 113 | 78 | 74 | 54 | 37 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:58PM1.16m | 7:18AM0.96m | 7:37PM1.21m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:16PM1.23m | 8:37AM0.93m | 8:56PM1.23m | 9:16AM0.90m | 9:37PM1.22m | 9:57AM0.88m | 10:18PM1.19m | 10:38AM0.85m | 11:01PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.02m | 1:28AM-0.00m | 1:23PM0.02m | 2:08AM-0.00m | 1:59PM0.02m | 2:47AM0.01m | 2:34PM0.03m | 3:25AM0.04m | 3:11PM0.06m | 4:04AM0.08m | 3:49PM0.10m | 4:45AM0.13m | 4:30PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 230 | 192 | 200 | 259 | 259 | 188 | 153 | 118 | 81 | 56 | 56 | 60 | 113 | 78 | 74 | 54 | 37 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | — | S 6 | NNW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 11 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | NE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | SSE 7 | — | N 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 18 | — | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | NW 2 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | S 6 | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 42 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 29 | 46 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 414 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 74 | 33 | 0 | 133 | 414 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 10 | 414 | 661 | 536 | 821 | 1 | 0 |
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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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