Outside Shoals Surf Break

Outside Shoals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.30° N 75.10° W

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Outside Shoals sea temperature is
23.3° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.9
S
4
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
1
SE
4
0.6
E
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
40
21
21
29
20
19
41
17
18
21
18
18
18
18
35
15
23
20
23
21
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
30
S
0
SE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
S
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:09AM0.89m
9:34PM1.24m
9:50AM0.91m
10:13PM1.22m
10:32AM0.93m
10:52PM1.19m
11:14AM0.95m
11:32PM1.14m
11:58AM0.99m
00:14AM1.09m
12:46PM1.03m
1:00AM1.03m
1:38PM1.09m
1:53AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:03PM0.06m
3:56AM0.12m
3:44PM0.08m
4:34AM0.12m
4:27PM0.11m
5:14AM0.12m
5:13PM0.14m
5:54AM0.12m
6:04PM0.16m
6:37AM0.11m
6:59PM0.18m
7:22AM0.10m
7:58PM0.18m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
28
29
27
32
35
32
31
35
30
29
30
24
23
24
24
24
24
23
Feels °C
24
23
22
29
29
28
35
35
32
32
33
29
30
30
20
25
26
27
26
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
E
5
0.4
E
4
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
42
32
21
21
21
20
10
41
11
18
21
10
13
9
4
7
15
6
20
14
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
10
10
17
9
9
16
11
17
7
18
18
18
18
8
18
18
23
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.3
E
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
19
16
1
1
3
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
1
S
4
1.1
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.9
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.2
ENE
3
1
SE
4
0.5
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
13
40
57
21
29
28
18
10
21
16
1
35
11
23
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
172
630
185
20
618
26
10
42
159
10
301
233
1109
3059
1048
875
3059
185
347
3076
301
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
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 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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