The Inlet and Pier Surf Break

The Inlet and Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.33° N 75.08° W

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Inlet and Pier sea temperature is
22.4° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The Inlet and Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Inlet and Pier surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S swell.

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 Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 30th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.8
SSE
4
1
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.6
NE
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
SE
8
0.7
NE
4
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.9
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
2
1
19
49
25
28
12
10
46
32
16
24
25
34
24
25
68
47
31
35
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
25
S
30
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
NW
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
15
SE
5
SSW
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
4:33PM1.07m
4:43AM0.80m
5:20PM1.11m
5:31AM0.79m
6:04PM1.15m
6:16AM0.80m
6:47PM1.19m
7:00AM0.82m
7:30PM1.22m
7:43AM0.85m
8:12PM1.23m
8:26AM0.87m
8:53PM1.24m
9:09AM0.89m
Low Tide
11:08PM0.19m
10:46AM0.12m
00:02AM0.18m
11:31AM0.11m
00:48AM0.16m
12:16PM0.10m
1:28AM0.14m
12:59PM0.08m
2:05AM0.13m
1:41PM0.06m
2:42AM0.12m
2:22PM0.06m
3:19AM0.12m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<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
8:27
8:27
 mm
35
1
1
Temp °C
24
25
24
24
23
27
29
25
22
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
20
Feels °C
23
24
24
22
19
27
28
27
26
22
21
22
21
21
20
19
20
21
20
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
E
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
S
4
Energy kJ
1
12
11
1
3
3
3
47
38
30
35
42
14
25
34
18
25
68
47
31
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
1
3
3
4
1
9
32
10
24
6
3
24
19
2
1
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
3
9
10
1
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.2
S
3
0.2
S
3
0.8
SSE
4
1
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.6
NE
4
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
5
0.4
S
3
0.9
ENE
5
Energy kJ
21
1
1
19
49
25
28
12
46
16
24
15
25
3
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
101
168
411
1068
213
43
172
2
2
51
168
350
350
379
1060
1225
281
383
1321
3
665
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
4
1
4
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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.

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