Surf spot

Out Front

Forecast conditions and map view for Out Front in USA, North East, Virginia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.8890, -75.3406

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Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	SSE	S	S	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	E	SE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	3.8	4.2	4.3	4.3	5	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.2	4.2	3	6.7	3.3	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.4	3.6	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.9	3.9	4	5.1	6.9	5.1	6.2	4.5	3.7	4.3	4.9	4.8	5	4.8	4.6	4.6	4.5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	8	12	11	10	12	8	6	6	4	3	2	6	6	5	4	3	5	5	4	4	5	5	7	7	6	5	5	5	7	10	6	8	5	6	15	16	26	30	32	31	30	26	37	29	31	28	24	21	17	18	18	18	15	15	14	12
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	7.9	7.3	12.6	20.9	17.1	13	14.6	12.7	15.7	18.9	19.7	20	14.6	16.8	11.7	3.6	4.3	7.7	10	7.2	11.7	8.4	5.7	5.8	9.4	8.4	8.8	15.9	19.3	15.8	11.2	13.7	14.8	13.3	16.6	16.6	15	14.3	14.6	12.1	10.5	7.8	12.3	14.2	12.1	12.3	9.9	12.2	10.2	8.4	13.2	15.6	16.9	12.7	10.1
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Out Front, Virginia (USA, North East) is a local surf spot on the Atlantic coast, known for being a fairly exposed beachbreak that can pick up passing swell from the Northeast and beyond. Like many Virginia surf breaks, it tends to be best on smaller to moderate groundswell when the sandbars are lined up well.

What it’s like

Type: Beachbreak
Wave character: Often punchy and hollow when sandbars are good; can also be soft and sectiony depending on tides and sand movement
Consistency: Fairly inconsistent, as with most beachbreaks in the region
Crowds: Usually local-heavy; crowds can build when conditions get good

Best conditions

Swell: East or northeast swell directions usually work well
Wind: Best with offshore westerly winds or very light wind
Tide: Often depends on sandbar setup, but many Virginia beachbreaks prefer mid to mid-low tide

Hazards / considerations

Shifting sandbars: Can change surf quality quickly
Strong currents: Rips can be an issue, especially on bigger surf
Variable quality: Conditions can vary a lot day to day
Winter water temps: Often cold enough to require a wetsuit

Overall feel

Out Front is the kind of spot that can be really fun when everything lines up, offering quick, playful beachbreak waves. It’s not usually a world-famous destination, but it can deliver solid sessions for locals and visitors who time it right.