Old Orchard Beach surf break

Old Orchard Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 Apr 2026 EDT
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Old Orchard Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Old Orchard Beach sea temperature is
6.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Old Orchard Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Old Orchard Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Old Orchard Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.8
S
0.3
ESE
0.8
S
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
N
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
E
0.3
N
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)877778874758738883141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)165104381591111112310344517532214719
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
NNW
20
W
15
W
10
W
15
N
10
E
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNE
10
ESE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcrossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:13PM
2.97
1:22AM
3.35
2:04PM
2.90
2:13AM
3.29
3:00PM
2.79
3:09AM
3.16
4:02PM
2.68
4:12AM
3.01
5:09PM
2.60
5:21AM
2.89
6:16PM
2.58
6:31AM
2.79
7:22PM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
-0.10
7:43AM
-0.44
7:53PM
-0.02
8:36AM
-0.34
8:47PM
0.10
9:35AM
-0.21
9:49PM
0.23
10:39AM
-0.07
10:56PM
0.32
11:46AM
0.03
12:07AM
0.37
12:53PM
0.10
1:19AM
0.34
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise5:52--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:46--5:45--5:43--
Sunset-7:28--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:36-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
153------3-----------
Temp. °C894784454366911891110101310
Feels °C (?)57012-2-1-2-2-344452255597
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Information about the Old Orchard Beach Surf forecast

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

Old Orchard Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from West Scarborough. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in West Scarborough. West Scarborough has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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