Ocean City, MD Surf Forecast (2024)

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70° SSW 13 15mph Today's Forecast
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LOW1:20 PM HIGH7:22 AM Tide Data
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THU 05-23

FRI 05-24

SAT 05-25

SUN 05-26

MON 05-27

TUE 05-28

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Shoulder

Chest

Waist

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2 ft

1 ft

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CHOPPY

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Forecast Updated: May 22 1:00 pm

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THURSDAY

AM:

1-2 ft

FAIR

PM:

1 ft

CLEAN

SURF

Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf.

CONDITIONS

Light sideshore texture with NNW winds 5-10mph in the morning shifting N for the afternoon. Fairly clean conditions are expected for the late day with NW winds 5-10mph.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 2:12 am @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 8:04 am @ 3.1 ft

SUNRISE 5:42 am

PM

LOW 2:00 pm @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 8:26 pm @ 4.3 ft

SUNSET 8:12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.7 ft @ 2 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.5 ft @ 2 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.9 ft @ 2 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.2 ft @ 3 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.6 ft @ 3 sec
FRIDAY

AM:

flat

CLEAN

PM:

flat

CLEAN

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SURF

Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

CONDITIONS

Clean with W winds 10-15mph in the morning increasing to 15-20mph in the afternoon.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 2:55 am @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 8:47 am @ 3 ft

SUNRISE 5:42 am

PM

LOW 2:41 pm @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 9:09 pm @ 4.3 ft

SUNSET 8:12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 2.0 ft @ 4 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.7 ft @ 4 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.5 ft @ 4 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.6 ft @ 4 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.9 ft @ 4 sec
SATURDAY

AM:

flat

CLEAN

PM:

flat

CLEAN

SURF

Minimal (ankle high or less) surf.

CONDITIONS

Clean in the morning with WNW winds 10-15mph. Fairly clean conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the NW.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 3:38 am @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 9:31 am @ 3 ft

SUNRISE 5:41 am

PM

LOW 3:24 pm @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 9:54 pm @ 4.3 ft

SUNSET 8:13 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.1 ft @ 4 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.1 ft @ 4 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 1.0 ft @ 4 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.9 ft @ 4 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.6 ft @ 4 sec
SUNDAY

AM:

2+ ft

CHOPPY

PM:

2-4 ft

CHOPPY

SURF

Knee to thigh high ENE short period wind swell for the morning going more SE and building into the waist to chest range in the afternoon.

CONDITIONS

Bumpy/choppy with ENE winds 15-20mph in the morning shifting E 20-25mph in the afternoon.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 4:25 am @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 10:15 am @ 3 ft

SUNRISE 5:41 am

PM

LOW 4:11 pm @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 10:41 pm @ 4.3 ft

SUNSET 8:14 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.0 ft @ 0 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.6 ft @ 0 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 0.5 ft @ 4 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

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6 pm

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MONDAY

AM:

6-9 ft

CHOPPY

PM:

6-9 ft

CHOPPY

SURF

Well overhead high SE ground swell for the morning. This rotates more from the SE during the afternoon.

CONDITIONS

Choppy, strong sideshore current with SSW winds 25-30mph in the morning increasing to 30-35mph in the afternoon.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 5:14 am @ 0.3 ft

HIGH 11:03 am @ 3 ft

SUNRISE 5:40 am

PM

LOW 5:02 pm @ 0.2 ft

HIGH 11:30 pm @ 4.2 ft

SUNSET 8:15 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.0 ft @ 0 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.2 ft @ 0 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.2 ft @ 0 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 0.0 ft @ 0 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SE 0.5 ft @ 10 sec
TUESDAY

AM:

4-5 ft

CLEAN

PM:

4-5 ft

CLEAN

SURF

Chest to head high ESE medium period swell.

CONDITIONS

Fairly clean with WNW winds 20-25mph.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW 6:06 am @ 0.3 ft

HIGH 11:55 am @ 3 ft

SUNRISE 5:40 am

PM

LOW 5:59 pm @ 0.3 ft

HIGH N/A

SUNSET 8:15 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SE 1.4 ft @ 8 sec

S 1.3 ft @ 3 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SE 1.5 ft @ 8 sec

S 1.3 ft @ 3 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SE 1.5 ft @ 8 sec

S 2.1 ft @ 4 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SE 1.5 ft @ 8 sec

S 2.6 ft @ 4 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

S 2.8 ft @ 4 sec

SE 1.5 ft @ 7 sec
WEDNESDAY

AM:

3-4+ ft

FAIR

PM:

3-4+ ft

CHOPPY

SURF

Waist to chest high ESE medium period swell with occasional shoulder high sets.

CONDITIONS

Semi clean/sideshore texture and current in the morning with NW winds 20-25mph. This becomes Sideshore texture/chop for the afternoon.

TIDES / SUN

AM

LOW N/A

HIGH N/A

SUNRISE N/A

PM

LOW N/A

HIGH N/A

SUNSET N/A

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

6 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 3.2 ft @ 6 sec

9 am

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 3.1 ft @ 7 sec

12 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 3.2 ft @ 7 sec

3 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 3.0 ft @ 7 sec

6 pm

WIND

SWELL

WEATHER

0 ph mph

SSE 2.8 ft @ 7 sec

FAQs

How high are the waves at Ocean City, MD? ›

Forecast Details

	SURF	SWELL
6am	2 ft choppy	2.2ft 8s ESE
12pm	2 ft choppy	2.2ft 7s ESE
6pm	1-2 ft choppy	1.9ft 7s ESE

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What are the beach conditions in Ocean City Maryland today? ›

Minimal (ankle high or less) surf. Clean in the morning with WNW winds 10-15mph. Fairly clean conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the NW. Knee to thigh high ENE short period wind swell for the morning going more SE and building into the waist to chest range in the afternoon.

Can you surf in Ocean City, Maryland? ›

Ocean City's famous 7th Street has been the town's official surfing area for more than 30 years, and the site of countless surf competitions. The waves used to roll right up under the boardwalk at high tide, but recent beach replenishment projects have changed the profile of this beach dramatically.

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What time are waves the biggest? ›

The best time of day to surf is generally in the early morning (around sunrise) and in the late evening (around sunset) when there is swell in the water.

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How high above sea level is Ocean City Maryland? ›

7′

Ocean City / Elevation

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How deep is the Ocean City MD Inlet? ›

The inlet is dredged to the federally-authorized dimensions of 10 feet deep and 200 feet wide and to 10 feet deep in the harbor; however, the channel continuously shoal at a rate that exceeds maintenance dredging.

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Can you drink beer on the beach in Ocean City MD? ›

In Ocean City, we take laws related to alcohol consumption very seriously. Drinking alcoholic beverages in public is prohibited, including on any street, avenue, alleyway, sidewalk, beach, parking lot and vehicle in any of these areas.

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What is the least crowded beach in Ocean City Maryland? ›

North Ocean City: Beaches from 62nd to Delaware Line

The beaches in North Ocean City are the least crowded and perfect if you want to get away from it all. Known as “condo row,” North Ocean City still has a lot of oceanfront hotels, but they are separated by large condo buildings.

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Can you walk on the beach at night in Ocean City MD? ›

Sleeping on the beach is absolutely prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. No one is allowed on the beach or in the water between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Where is the best place to surf in Maryland? ›

Best surf spots in Maryland

The best surf spots in the area are Assateague Island, Fenwick, Indian River and Ocean City.

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Can you drink on the beach at surf City? ›

May we drink alcohol on the beach? Yes, but no glass containers allowed on the beach. No alcohol, smoking or vaping within beach accesses of #16-#19.

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Is surf fishing allowed in Ocean City Maryland? ›

Surf fishing is permitted in Ocean City. However, be sure you are not within 50 yards of swimmers or of anyone on the beach between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Surf fishing is also allowed on Assateague Island, except on guarded beaches and in designated surfing zones.

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Why do surfers surf early in the morning? ›

Benefits of Morning Surf

Calmer Waters: Morning surf sessions typically offer calmer waters. The wind is often lighter in the morning, creating smoother and more glassy wave conditions.

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Why is every 7th wave the biggest? ›

The explanation is simple. The waves in the back move forward, grow in size, and then diminish as they reach the front. As a result, surfers tend to notice that the fifth or seventh is the biggest and call it the set wave.

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Is it better to surf in the morning or afternoon? ›

Typically, morning is the best time to surf. Sunrise brings an excellent water swell, which creates perfect waves. There's nothing better for breakfast than catching the ultimate wave and riding it into shore. Surfing early in the morning also allows you to avoid crowds that are present throughout the rest of the day.

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