Surf Forecasts:
Maine Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE swell.
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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maine Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 43 | 41 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 92 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:55PM2.66m | 6:38AM2.27m | 6:51PM2.61m | 7:38AM2.23m | 7:48PM2.61m | 8:36AM2.25m | 8:43PM2.65m | 9:28AM2.32m | 9:33PM2.72m | 10:14AM2.41m | 10:19PM2.80m | 10:55AM2.51m | 11:00PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.55m | 00:26AM0.39m | 12:31PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.42m | 1:29PM0.67m | 2:23AM0.40m | 2:26PM0.64m | 3:15AM0.34m | 3:17PM0.58m | 4:01AM0.27m | 4:03PM0.48m | 4:41AM0.19m | 4:44PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 58 | 43 | 41 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 14 | 92 | 43 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 13 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | — | SE 7 | S 4 | E 13 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 11 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | NE 4 | — | SE 5 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | S 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 37 | 3 | — | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 16 | — | 1 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 0 | 470 | 886 | 0 | 594 | 370 | 42 | 0 | 426 | 0 | 34 | 38 | 0 | 265 | 34 | 38 | 223 | 205 | 200 |
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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.
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