Ogunquit Beach surf break

Ogunquit Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 EDT
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Ogunquit Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ogunquit Beach sea temperature is
8.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ogunquit Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ogunquit Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ogunquit Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.9
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.4
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.8
NNE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
54
67
42
29
28
36
27
26
181
64
44
35
31
12
13
13
14
19
14
14
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
W
15
NW
10
NE
10
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WNW
15
WNW
5
SE
10
S
5
NW
10
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
15
SSW
0
SSE
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:30PM3.36m
12:11PM2.90m
00:21AM3.41m
1:04PM2.90m
1:14AM3.39m
2:00PM2.86m
2:10AM3.31m
2:58PM2.81m
3:09AM3.19m
3:58PM2.76m
4:10AM3.05m
4:59PM2.74m
5:15AM2.90m
6:01PM2.73m
Low Tide
5:51AM-0.42m
5:59PM-0.05m
6:43AM-0.45m
6:51PM-0.02m
7:37AM-0.42m
7:46PM0.04m
8:33AM-0.34m
8:44PM0.13m
9:31AM-0.22m
9:47PM0.22m
10:32AM-0.09m
10:53PM0.29m
11:34AM0.03m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
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Temp °C
20
24
27
22
13
14
16
28
33
26
30
32
21
13
14
15
16
17
15
12
9
18
20
23
20
10
10
14
27
33
25
28
29
18
10
10
12
12
12
10
10
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
117
44
67
42
29
28
25
12
17
129
64
44
35
7
12
13
13
14
15
14
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
18
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
12
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
E
15
0.3
S
3
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
13
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
64
54
2
6
9
27
26
5
3
27
13
12
4
2
1
3
15
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.3
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
18
4
13
3
3
3
4
8
3
1
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
7
0.4
SE
3
0.9
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.2
WSW
3
1.4
S
7
0.4
SW
3
0.6
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.8
NNE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSE
2
0.7
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
255
2
36
25
1
181
2
8
1
31
8
1
19
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
51
0
0
199
369
470
38
426
0
34
235
126
0
0
470
270
1330
921
0
679
1314
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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Information about the Ogunquit Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ogunquit Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ogunquit Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ogunquit 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 (Ogunquit 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 Ogunquit 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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