Wells Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Maine)
| Name: | Wells Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: NW |
Wells Beach in Maine is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rips and rocks.
Overall Wells Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Wells Beach surf quality by season and Wells Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Wells Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wells Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Wells Jetties | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Moody Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Moody Beach | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kennebunk Beach | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Maine Beach | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wells Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Maine Shelf Buoy | 11 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Portland Buoy | 26 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Stellwagen Buoy | 54 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Boston Buoy | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Central Maine Shelf Buoy | 67 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wells Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Wells, Webhannet River, Maine | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Wells, Webhannet River, Maine (sub) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kennebunkport, Maine | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Porpoise, Maine | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cape Neddick, Maine | 10 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wells Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Gunstock (United States) | 44 mi |
| Second closest ski area | King Pine (United States) | 47 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Lost Valley (United States) | 59 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cranmore Mountain Resort (United States) | 61 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Attitash Bear Peak (United States) | 63 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wells Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Wells Beach Station (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ogunquit (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kennebunk (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kennebunkport (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Cape Neddick (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Wells Beach is Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in USA, 43 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Wells Beach is Laurence G Hanscom Fld (Bedford) Airport (BED), also in USA, 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Third is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (Boston) Airport (BOS) in USA, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- Augusta State Airport (AUG) in USA is 128 km (80 miles) away.
- North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Wells Beach and is 172 km (107 miles) away.
