Assateague surf forecast

Assateague Island · Maryland · United States

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Maryland side of Assateague, a long barrier beach with southeast swell and west wind peaks. Consistent and rarely crowded, though the walk can be long.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces ESE

Level

beginner

Best swell

ESE, SE, SSE

Best wind

WSW, W, WNW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Aug-Nov hurricane swells, plus winter nor'easters

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips

Nearby spots

• Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City

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