Old Orchard Beach Surf Break

Old Orchard Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.53° N 70.36° W

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Old Orchard Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Old Orchard Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Old Orchard Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 1st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1
S
5
1.5
S
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.7
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
55
198
51
40
56
16
10
14
13
13
12
11
18
31
25
25
16
17
18
20
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
W
5
W
10
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
N
10
ENE
5
SE
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:12PM2.49m
1:07AM2.88m
1:48PM2.51m
1:43AM2.87m
2:23PM2.54m
2:20AM2.84m
2:59PM2.58m
3:01AM2.80m
3:38PM2.65m
3:45AM2.74m
4:20PM2.72m
4:34AM2.68m
5:05PM2.81m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.45m
7:26AM0.08m
7:26PM0.43m
8:00AM0.08m
8:04PM0.41m
8:36AM0.08m
8:46PM0.38m
9:14AM0.09m
9:32PM0.35m
9:56AM0.12m
10:22PM0.30m
10:41AM0.14m
11:15PM0.24m
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:24
8:23
 mm
2
4
1
2
33
1
1
Temp °C
26
31
26
31
37
31
31
35
31
29
27
21
22
23
21
22
24
22
23
23
19
Feels °C
28
31
27
34
37
33
33
33
31
31
29
24
21
22
22
23
24
21
22
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
10
1.2
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
5
Energy kJ
42
9
135
51
40
56
16
10
6
13
5
9
11
18
31
25
25
7
17
18
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
9
8
8
8
8
9
14
6
13
12
2
2
1
1
2
16
10
9
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
3
1
4
2
15
10
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
1
S
5
1.5
S
7
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.3
W
2
0.3
NE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
59
55
198
2
1
1
1
2
4
7
4
10
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
35
73
35
35
89
35
254
496
299
319
393
299
1814
3494
1752
1342
3596
35
1029
3611
86
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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.

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