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Lat Long: 38.30° N 75.10° W

Outside Shoals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
18.6°C
1.6° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 4,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 (Oct 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, moderate winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1978
2349
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1621
769
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408
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:45PM1.09m
4:10AM0.95m
4:36PM1.12m
5:00AM1.05m
5:22PM1.15m
5:45AM1.17m
6:06PM1.17m
6:30AM1.29m
6:50PM1.19m
7:14AM1.39m
7:35PM1.18m
8:00AM1.46m
8:20PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.30m
10:11AM0.26m
10:50PM0.24m
11:05AM0.20m
11:33PM0.16m
11:58AM0.12m
00:16AM0.09m
12:47PM0.05m
00:58AM0.02m
1:36PM-0.00m
1:40AM-0.03m
2:24PM-0.03m
2:23AM-0.06m
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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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