Maine Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 EDT
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Maine Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maine Beach sea temperature is
3.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maine Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Maine Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maine Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 5th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 5th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maine Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Fri night, min -1°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SSE
0.5
SSE
1
E
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
NE
Period(s) (?)775667767567778887775
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)703467124881491459326411602861497025261513121229
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
SE
15
S
20
SW
25
W
15
NE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
SSW
10
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
25
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:01AM
2.95
12:26PM
2.86
12:38AM
2.96
1:06PM
2.79
1:13AM
2.94
1:44PM
2.69
1:49AM
2.88
2:22PM
2.58
2:26AM
2.81
3:02PM
2.47
3:06AM
2.72
3:45PM
2.36
3:51AM
2.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
-0.03
6:07AM
-0.15
6:22PM
0.03
6:47AM
-0.14
6:59PM
0.11
7:26AM
-0.10
7:35PM
0.21
8:06AM
-0.02
8:12PM
0.31
8:46AM
0.08
8:51PM
0.42
9:29AM
0.20
9:34PM
0.52
10:15AM
0.30
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11
Sunset7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:14--7:15--
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1070-102161787251010696553-1
Feels °C (?)73-6-7-5-2131431-4285-222-1-1-3-7
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Information about the Maine Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Maine Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maine Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maine Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Maine Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Maine Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in Maine? If you are looking for accommodation near Maine Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maine, consider staying in Dover which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Maine where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sanford which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Portsmouth, Biddeford and Saco.

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