Beach lovers and wave chasers, buckle up for a wild ride along the Mid-Atlantic coastline! Today's surf scene is looking like a mixed bag of maritime moods.
Maryland's Ocean City and Assateague are serving up some mellow vibes with gentle 2-foot waves and a low rip current risk. You'll catch some partly sunny skies until late afternoon, with water temps hovering in the lower 60s. Perfect for a casual beach day with light east winds around 10 mph.
But hold onto your sunscreen because Wednesday is about to get spicy! We're talking a serious surf transformation with waves cranking up to 6 feet and a high rip current risk that means business. Expect cloudy conditions, potential showers, and east winds howling around 20 mph. Beach safety becomes priority number one.
The Eastern Shore's Chincoteague and Virginia Beach zones are singing a similar tune. Today offers moderate rip current conditions with 2 to 3-foot surf, but Wednesday promises an epic ocean workout with 3 to 7-foot waves and thunderstorm potential. Winds will be cranking southeast at 20 to 25 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, things mellow out with 2 to 3-foot surf, mostly sunny skies, and a slight chance of pop-up showers. Temperatures will climb into the lower 70s, making for some sweet post-storm beach recovery days.
Pro tip surfers and beach bums: When waves exceed 4 feet, those breaking waves become serious business. Stay alert, respect the ocean, and never surf alone. Catch you on the flip side!