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Lat Long: 38.30° N 75.10° W

Outside Shoals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.9° 

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 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 6th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 8th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 9th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
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WNW
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High Tide
2:38PM1.13m
3:14AM1.01m
3:38PM1.09m
4:10AM1.09m
4:28PM1.06m
4:57AM1.16m
5:13PM1.04m
5:40AM1.23m
5:55PM1.01m
6:20AM1.27m
6:36PM0.99m
7:00AM1.29m
7:16PM0.96m
Low Tide
9:04PM0.12m
9:22AM0.12m
9:57PM0.08m
10:25AM0.09m
10:43PM0.05m
11:20AM0.06m
11:24PM0.02m
12:08PM0.04m
00:03AM0.01m
12:51PM0.03m
00:41AM0.01m
1:32PM0.04m
1:18AM0.02m
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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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