The Inlet and Pier surf break

The Inlet and Pier surfForecast / Maryland / USA

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The Inlet and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Inlet and Pier sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Inlet and Pier this week:

The surf forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Inlet and Pier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Inlet and Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Mon
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
NNE
2
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
N
4
0.2
ENE
8
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
29
19
11
11
11
1
32
33
1
11
12
7
9
6
71
189
188
122
70
45
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
SW
5
W
10
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
N
15
S
10
W
30
N
25
ENE
30
NNE
20
N
5
SSE
15
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:33AM0.92m
5:07PM1.07m
5:21AM0.89m
5:50PM1.13m
6:05AM0.87m
6:31PM1.17m
6:47AM0.86m
7:11PM1.21m
7:28AM0.86m
7:52PM1.23m
8:09AM0.86m
8:33PM1.24m
8:51AM0.87m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.13m
10:44AM0.08m
11:35PM0.12m
11:28AM0.08m
00:26AM0.10m
12:09PM0.07m
1:10AM0.09m
12:48PM0.06m
1:49AM0.08m
1:26PM0.06m
2:26AM0.08m
2:05PM0.06m
3:04AM0.09m
2:44PM0.07m
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
5
2
2
4
3
1
2
Temp °C
21
19
18
19
20
24
21
22
25
21
17
18
18
13
16
13
15
18
17
20
24
23
20
19
21
22
26
23
20
21
20
16
16
15
6
9
6
10
15
12
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
NE
4
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
26
35
32
16
23
25
46
32
33
17
2
12
6
1
1
4
2
188
122
70
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.4
S
7
0.3
N
3
0.3
S
7
0.3
SE
8
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
42
29
19
11
5
11
1
14
1
8
11
1
7
7
4
3
3
3
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
SE
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
5
4
3
1
11
4
4
4
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.3
NNE
2
0.2
N
3
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
N
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NE
7
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
4
1
1
1
8
9
71
189
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
177
180
13
3
2
3
102
168
287
350
1056
104
406
825
273
68
23
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
4
1
4
1
2
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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Information about the The Inlet and Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Inlet and Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Inlet and Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Inlet and Pier 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 (The Inlet and Pier) 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 The Inlet and Pier 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.

The Inlet and Pier is 3 km (2 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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