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Ocean City, MD Surf Forecast, Maryland

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Ocean City, MD surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.35s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
5.0ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and light winds out of the ENE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s ESE|6-10mph SW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Ocean City, MD Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 6.35s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ocean City, MD?
The current breaking wave height at Ocean City, MD is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.7ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 5ft S wind swell swell at 6s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Ocean City, MD?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ocean City, MD is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 7ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.