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Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 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
15.6° 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 24th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.5
SE
9
1.3
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.7
E
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
E
7
2
E
7
2.1
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
37
76
85
232
335
349
368
419
579
405
266
182
120
92
73
64
39
18
11
34
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
25
NE
35
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
30
E
15
SSE
15
SW
15
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
SE
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
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
5:50PM1.13m
Low Tide
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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cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
—
5:45
—
—
5:43
—
—
5:43
—
—
5:41
—
—
5:41
—
—
5:41
—
—
5:41
—
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
—
8:08
—
—
8:09
—
—
8:10
—
—
8:10
—
—
8:12
—
—
8:13
—
—
8:14
 mm
—
1
—
5
4
15
11
3
—
3
6
5
2
5
13
2
3
—
—
—
—
Temp °C
23
18
15
13
12
12
12
12
12
16
19
21
20
14
14
15
15
17
19
22
23
Feels °C
21
17
9
8
6
5
6
7
5
12
20
22
22
12
11
15
15
18
20
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
—
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
73
35
14
53
7
7
7
7
7
—
405
266
182
120
92
73
64
39
18
6
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
—
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
—
—
0.1
E
18
—
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
16
0.7
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
S
6
Energy kJ
32
37
36
7
—
7
7
7
—
—
6
—
14
5
5
55
25
24
8
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
—
Energy kJ
8
8
8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
6
3
3
3
5
4
4
8
8
—
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.4
NNE
3
1.3
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.7
E
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
E
7
2
E
7
2.1
E
8
—
—
—
0.7
S
6
1
S
5
0.9
SSW
6
—
0.3
NNE
2
—
—
—
Energy kJ
102
3
76
85
232
335
349
368
419
579
—
—
—
30
43
49
—
1
—
—
—
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
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Chicahauk
Carolina North
Connecticut Street Jetty
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Avalon Pier
Carolina North
Outer Banks Pier
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S-Turns
Carolina North
Avon Pier
Carolina North
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North End
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Broadway
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New Jersey
Broadway
New Jersey
Broadway
New Jersey
Indian River (Southside)
Delaware
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Maryland
LBI Long Beach Island
New Jersey
Atlantic Beach
Carolina North
Bogue Pier
Carolina North
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
105
249
281
256
272
272
301
330
330
172
170
0
71
71
71
71
33
0
171
426
437
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
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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.

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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