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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 11 Jan 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean City this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean City over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean City in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 13th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 13th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean City over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 58 | 55 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 196 | 108 | 70 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 45 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 1.02 | 5:59AM 1.32 | 6:32PM 1.06 | 6:50AM 1.34 | 7:21PM 1.09 | 7:36AM 1.33 | 8:08PM 1.09 | 8:20AM 1.29 | 8:55PM 1.08 | 9:04AM 1.24 | 9:41PM 1.06 | 9:47AM 1.17 | 10:27PM 1.04 | 10:31AM 1.09 | 11:12PM 1.02 | 11:14AM 1.02 | 11:56PM 1.01 | 11:58AM 0.94 | 12:39AM 1.00 | 12:43PM 0.88 | 1:23AM 1.00 | 1:33PM 0.83 | 2:12AM 1.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:37PM -0.07 | 12:36PM -0.13 | 12:31AM -0.09 | 1:26PM -0.15 | 1:22AM -0.09 | 2:12PM -0.16 | 2:09AM -0.08 | 2:55PM -0.15 | 2:53AM -0.05 | 3:34PM -0.12 | 3:35AM -0.01 | 4:11PM -0.07 | 4:16AM 0.05 | 4:47PM -0.01 | 4:58AM 0.11 | 5:23PM 0.05 | 5:45AM 0.17 | 6:03PM 0.11 | 6:42AM 0.21 | 6:51PM 0.15 | 7:47AM 0.22 | 7:48PM 0.18 | 8:50AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 |
| Sunset | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -4 | -6 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -10 | -11 | -6 | -6 | -4 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -12 | -10 | -14 | -13 | -12 | -14 | -8 | -2 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -13 | -11 | -10 | -9 | -10 | -12 | -11 | -9 | -11 | -12 | -10 | -6 | -5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Mon morning, min -4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Thu afternoon, min -7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min -4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu afternoon, min -8°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ocean City Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ocean City provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean City can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean City surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ocean City) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ocean City may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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