Maine Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 25 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
6.3° 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 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maine Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.6
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
20
34
13
13
12
3
3
38
111
209
586
619
561
735
559
547
361
290
249
173
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
S
5
W
10
ENE
10
SE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
10
N
20
NE
10
E
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
E
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
on
cross
off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:28PM2.61m
7:49AM2.75m
8:29PM2.69m
8:53AM2.75m
9:24PM2.80m
9:50AM2.76m
10:11PM2.88m
10:40AM2.75m
10:54PM2.94m
11:24AM2.73m
11:32PM2.96m
12:05PM2.70m
00:08AM2.95m
Low Tide
1:01PM0.10m
1:26AM0.33m
2:04PM0.12m
2:32AM0.23m
3:00PM0.13m
3:29AM0.12m
3:50PM0.14m
4:20AM0.02m
4:34PM0.16m
5:05AM-0.04m
5:15PM0.20m
5:46AM-0.07m
5:53PM0.24m
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
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7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:40
7:42
7:43
5
3
5
40
18
2
1
Temp °C
7
7
7
9
10
8
12
11
7
9
7
6
4
5
6
7
8
8
8
8
8
3
2
3
5
6
5
7
6
3
4
-1
2
-1
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
7
0.6
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
4
6
10
13
13
12
2
1
38
111
209
586
619
561
587
559
547
361
290
249
173
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
15
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
21
20
34
4
1
3
3
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
1
6
1
1
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
E
3
2.3
ESE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
735
2
1
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
470
51
0
470
520
224
224
420
0
312
71
71
223
131
131
223
223
71
82
70
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
4
2
1
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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