The Wave
When it does work the spot prefers long-period SE groundswells and cleans up with winds from the W.
Tides only modestly change peak quality but mid-rising to high often fattens the outside peaks.
Surf GuideMaryland
Outside Shoals
A fickle offshore shoal off Maryland’s barrier island line that can throw hollow lefts and rights on rare southeast-groundswells, but usually sits small and wind-rough. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Outside Shoals in Maryland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationMaryland, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind NE 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
2.2 ftrising
- Low0.2 ft
- High3.9 ft
- Low0.1 ft
- High4.2 ft
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Breaks far outside the beach-access can require a long paddle or boat and expect strong rips and sparse crowds when it fires.
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