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Short Sands surfForecast / Maine / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 24th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 49 | 61 | 62 | 38 | 36 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 45 | 75 | 108 | 94 | 134 | 79 | 181 | 152 | 145 | 104 | 212 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19AM 2.54 | 9:34PM 2.87 | 10:11AM 2.64 | 10:25PM 2.89 | 10:56AM 2.72 | 11:12PM 2.89 | 11:38AM 2.77 | 11:55PM 2.85 | 12:16PM 2.81 | 12:35AM 2.79 | 12:51PM 2.81 | 1:14AM 2.70 | 1:24PM 2.79 | 1:51AM 2.60 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:22PM 0.29 | 4:03AM 0.03 | 4:16PM 0.20 | 4:50AM 0.01 | 5:04PM 0.12 | 5:32AM 0.02 | 5:49PM 0.07 | 6:10AM 0.07 | 6:30PM 0.05 | 6:46AM 0.13 | 7:08PM 0.06 | 7:19AM 0.22 | 7:45PM 0.11 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Maine
The wind is still cross-off at Short Sands (moderate winds from the WNW at BUOY-CMLN3 14 km from Short Sands). A 0.7m swell from the SE
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Information about the Short Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Short Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Short Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Short Sands 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 (Short Sands) 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 Short Sands 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.
Short Sands is 17 km (11 miles) from Portsmouth. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portsmouth. Portsmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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