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 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Inlet and Pier sea temperature is
22.7° C

1.1°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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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)
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
5
1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
52
72
23
27
48
32
21
14
14
20
8
17
17
16
16
13
12
43
0
8
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
SE
10
SE
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
5
WNW
20
S
15
WSW
5
N
20
S
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
15
W
15
SW
25
SSW
10
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:12PM1.23m
8:26AM0.87m
8:53PM1.24m
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
Low Tide
2:42AM0.12m
2:22PM0.06m
3:19AM0.12m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<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
4
Temp °C
23
22
23
24
23
26
27
25
32
33
31
33
34
33
30
32
30
31
33
30
27
Feels °C
23
22
23
22
22
24
25
23
35
33
31
37
36
33
32
32
30
33
33
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
37
52
72
23
27
48
32
21
11
14
15
8
17
10
8
16
7
7
7
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
3
2
2
10
10
10
14
8
20
5
4
17
16
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
4
0.6
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
5
1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
4
8
7
22
28
25
11
29
11
24
11
13
12
43
112
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
825
23
23
1322
180
23
252
176
9
347
92
253
203
304
304
2196
104
388
358
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
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.

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