Wells Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Maine)
| Name: | Wells Jetties |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: NW |
Wells Jetties in Maine is an exposed beach/Jetty break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around low tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of rips, rocks and pollution.
Overall Wells Jetties 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 Jetties surf quality by season and Wells Jetties surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Wells Jetties |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wells Jetties:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Wells Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Moody Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Kennebunk Beach | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Moody Beach | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Maine Beach | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wells Jetties: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Maine Shelf Buoy | 12 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Portland Buoy | 25 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Stellwagen Buoy | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Central Maine Shelf Buoy | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Boston Buoy | 67 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wells Jetties: |
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| Closest tide station | Wells, Webhannet River, Maine | 0 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Wells, Webhannet River, Maine (sub) | 0 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kennebunkport, Maine | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Porpoise, Maine | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cape Neddick, Maine | 11 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wells Jetties: |
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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) | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cranmore Mountain Resort (United States) | 60 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Attitash Bear Peak (United States) | 63 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wells Jetties: |
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| Closest city location | Wells Beach Station (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kennebunk (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kennebunkport (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ogunquit (United States) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arundel (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Wells Jetties is Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in USA, 42 km (26 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Wells Jetties is Laurence G Hanscom Fld (Bedford) Airport (BED), also in USA, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- Third is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (Boston) Airport (BOS) in USA, 112 km (70 miles) away.
- Augusta State Airport (AUG) in USA is 127 km (79 miles) away.
- North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Wells Jetties and is 173 km (107 miles) away.
