Ocean City (Inlet)
GoodBeginner-friendlySurfScore
- •Clean swell
- •Good tide window
Wave height
2.7 ft
Swell period
6s
Wind
5 mph N
Cross
Tide
Low 02:13 AM
Updated 05:58 PM
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Why this score
Mid tide with rising swell.
Breakdown
Wave height
2.7 ft
Face height estimate
Period
6 s
More seconds = more push
Wind
5 mph
From N
Alignment
Cross
Bonus: 0.00
Best 2-hour window
11 PM–12 AM • ~7.5/10
Based on hourly score trend
Next tide
Low 02:13 AM
Tide timing can change the shape
Current: 2.7 ft @ 6s • 5 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot short period is making things weaker and choppier light wind is keeping things clean
Plan your session
Session planner
Worth it
Rideable and likely fun.
Best window
11 PM–12 AM
Avg score: 7.5/10
Next tide
Low 02:13 AM
Timing can change the shape
Swell
2.7 ft
Period
6s
Wind
5 mph
Cross
Scoring breakdown
Base
5.0
Total
6.5
Before clamp: 6.5
Wave height
+2.0
2.7 ft
Period
-2.0
6s
Wind speed
+1.5
5 mph
Wind direction
0.0
Cross
Next 12 hours
Next 5 days
Best this week
7.5/10Friday, Apr 17 • 7 AM–8 AM
Best 2-hour window each day
Local notes & gear
Wetsuit guide
Wetsuit recommendations
Spring setup
Local, season-based guidance. Water temp can vary week to week—use this as a baseline.
4/3 Fullsuit
Boots optional early spring
3/2 Fullsuit
Late spring warm-up weeks
Spot notes
Spot notes
How this spot works
Wave type
Inlet / jetty + sandbar
Best swell
NE–E
Best wind
W–NW (offshore/side-off)
Best tide
Mid to high (varies by sandbar)
Hazards
- • Strong current near inlet
- • Crowd in summer
- • Jetty rocks