Fortunes Rocks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a real mixed bag, and honestly, the start is pretty grim. We’re looking at a stretch of small, weak, and often messy surf that’s going to test your patience more than your skill. There's a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for, so don't be in a rush.

The good news is, things do start to look up as we head into the second week, but it’s not going to be a classic. We’ve got Fortunes Rocks Beach (Maine) as the main spot, a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent but needs the right conditions to really shine. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 68°, so it’s not going to be a shock to the system.

The first real window of opportunity doesn't come until Thursday the 13th. Early that morning, we’ve got a clean, 3ft swell from the S with a light offshore W wind. The energy is still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. It's surfable, but very ordinary. After that, it's back to tiny dribbles and onshore slop for days. There’s a solid stretch from the 14th to the 16th where it's all small, messy, and mostly under 1ft. Not worth the drive.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. On Monday the 17th, there’s a pulse of energy that rolls in. The combined energy jumps to 449, which is strong, pushing the swell to 5ft from the S with a 7-second period. That’s a bit short and fat, but a fresh NNW offshore wind is forecast to keep it clean. This is the standout of the whole window. It’s bigger and has some push, but that 5ft swell might be a little much for beginners, and the short period will make it a bit crumbly. But for the crew who don't mind a bit of chop, this is your morning. The afternoon backs off to 3ft as the wind eases, still clean but losing its punch.

After that, it's a slow fade back into small, poor conditions for the rest of the week. There’s nothing else that really grabs you. The 22nd sees another pulse of 5ft swell, but it’s from the S with a short 6-second period and onshore S winds, which just makes it a mess.

So, here’s the bottom line. Don't get your hopes up for the next week plus. The one day that truly stands out is the morning of the 17th of August. That’s when the energy is highest and the wind is offshore, giving us our best shot at a few fun ones. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick of a pretty average bunch. For the rest of the time, you’re better off checking the tide charts and maybe finding something else to do. The setup just doesn’t look like it’s going to offer much.

Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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