Outside Shoals Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.30° N 75.10° W

Outside Shoals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
26.2°C
2.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
5
0.5
ESE
9
1.2
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
29
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29
23
28
21
41
45
91
48
37
43
26
25
17
27
26
22
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NNW
5
S
10
NW
5
ESE
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:06AM0.91m
6:39PM1.23m
6:50AM0.99m
7:19PM1.26m
7:33AM1.06m
7:58PM1.29m
8:14AM1.13m
8:38PM1.29m
8:55AM1.19m
9:17PM1.26m
9:37AM1.24m
9:56PM1.22m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.26m
12:08PM0.15m
1:03AM0.21m
12:54PM0.10m
1:39AM0.15m
1:37PM0.06m
2:14AM0.10m
2:20PM0.04m
2:50AM0.07m
3:03PM0.03m
3:26AM0.05m
3:47PM0.04m
4:04AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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