Weather forecast for White Marlin Open highlights fishing challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The White Marlin Open, the world's largest billfishing tournament, begins today in Ocean City, Maryland, and runs until August 8. A total of 334 boats are registered, vying for an estimated prize of about $9.9 million. This week’s weather forecast shows a mix of rain and thunderstorms throughout the tournament period, affecting conditions for fishing participants. Today's forecast includes overcast skies and a 60% chance of rain, with windy conditions causing choppy seas, potentially impacting the early days of competition.
- •White Marlin Open runs from August 3-8 in Ocean City, Maryland.
- •334 boats are entered, competing for $9.9 million in prizes.
- •Weather forecasts include rain and thunderstorms throughout the week.
- •Today's high is 80 degrees with choppy seas and winds at 20-25 mph.
- •Participants may face challenging conditions affecting fishing opportunities.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Weather always an extra White Marlin Open challenge. What to expect
"White Marlin Open, the world's largest billfishing tournament, is back in Ocean City, Md., from Aug. 3-8. Here's a look at the local weather forecast.
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