Outside Shoals surfForecast / Maryland / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 EST
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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
5.0° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 5km away, Gateway Subaru Camera at The Commander Hotel


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Outside Shoals this week:

The surf forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Outside Shoals in the next 12 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outside Shoals over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Wed morning, min -1°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min -2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.1
E
0.6
SW
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.2
ESE
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)7781041099995661099101010106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72962033338419778203313814286583338
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
25
NW
45
WNW
30
WNW
10
NW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17AM
0.91
2:28PM
0.70
3:14AM
0.94
3:24PM
0.69
4:06AM
0.99
4:15PM
0.70
4:55AM
1.04
5:03PM
0.73
5:40AM
1.09
5:48PM
0.77
6:23AM
1.14
6:32PM
0.81
7:05AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.08
8:46AM
0.18
8:36PM
0.09
9:46AM
0.19
9:26PM
0.09
10:43AM
0.17
10:16PM
0.06
11:30AM
0.14
11:04PM
0.02
12:12PM
0.11
11:50PM
-0.02
12:50PM
0.07
12:33AM
-0.06
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:13
Sunset4:59--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C71456688997886123677-1
Feels °C (?)-2-10-2-2-1010222342-10-7-3-220-9
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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 12 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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