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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Assateague for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Assateague, Maryland. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph from the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with 8mph from the SW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light N winds.
Assateague Island offers accessible beach breaks along Maryland's Atlantic coast, with consistent sandbars that create peeling waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The wide, sandy beach provides plenty of space and the mellow wave shape makes it a forgiving spot to develop your skills. Fall swells combined with offshore westerly winds produce the most favorable conditions, though summer and winter also deliver rideable waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Assateague is 1ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Assateague is 1ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.7ft E tertiary swell at 6s, a 0.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Assateague is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Assateague works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Assateague. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Assateague is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Assateague Island offers accessible beach breaks along Maryland's Atlantic coast, with consistent sandbars that create peeling waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The wide, sandy beach provides plenty of space and the mellow wave shape makes it a forgiving spot to develop your skills. Fall swells combined with offshore westerly winds produce the most favorable conditions, though summer and winter also deliver rideable waves.
The prime season at Assateague is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Assateague include strong currents, shallow water, wild horses on beach. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Assateague forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
