Ocean City Inlet surf forecast

Ocean City · Maryland · United States

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Ocean City's inlet jetty and pier area, working year round on northeast swell and west wind, any tide. Crowded when on and the rips are strong.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces E

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NNE, NE, ENE

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

high

Hazards

rips

Nearby spots

• Assateague, Assateague Island

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