The Wave
When it works, Out Front favors long-period E-SE swell pulses cleaned by NW offshore winds.
Mid-tide/rising windows usually produce the most rideable peaks.
Surf GuideVirginia
Out Front
A fickle Chincoteague sandbar that lights up on E/SE groundswells into a short, punchy peak with occasional shallow dumping sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Out Front in Virginia.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationVirginia, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind N 10 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.7 ftrising
- Low0.2 ft
- High1.9 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High1.9 ft
Spot Guide
Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The spot sits adjacent to a wildlife refuge - expect an access walk and seasonal vehicle restrictions, and watch for shallow, sometimes dumping sandbars that make takeoffs committing.
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