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Ocean City, MD Surf Forecast

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Ocean City, MD surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.4s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sENE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Ocean City offers accessible beach breaks along Maryland's Atlantic coast, featuring sandy bottom waves that are perfect for learners and intermediate surfers. The spot benefits from autumn swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes, with consistent peaks forming along the developed beachfront. The town's abundant amenities, shallow wave faces, and forgiving sandy bottom make this a welcoming destination for surf travelers exploring the Mid-Atlantic region.

Crowded beach during summer monthsStrong rip currentsOccasional pier pilings near breaksSeasonal water temperature extremes

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ENE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ENE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Ocean City, MD Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ocean City, MD?
The current wave height at Ocean City, MD is 2-3ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Ocean City, MD surf forecast?
Our Ocean City, MD 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.