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.
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Lineup Insights
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.
Lineup Guide
Breaks far outside the beach-access can require a long paddle or boat and expect strong rips and sparse crowds when it fires.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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