Wells Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 EDT
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Wells Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wells Beach sea temperature is
3.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wells Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wells Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wells Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Thu night, min -4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
0.7
NE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
0.8
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.4
SE
1.4
SSE
1.5
S
1.1
S
1.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)788758884666763566766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1779544122471216241024330356664135160230104207
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
N
15
N
15
NNE
5
E
20
NW
10
WNW
20
SW
20
S
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
10
W
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
30
SW
15
SW
20
NNE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
onononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:50AM
2.78
7:43PM
2.44
8:03AM
2.78
8:50PM
2.55
9:09AM
2.83
9:48PM
2.68
10:08AM
2.89
10:38PM
2.81
10:59AM
2.92
11:21PM
2.90
11:45AM
2.91
12:01AM
2.95
12:26PM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:21AM
0.37
1:18PM
0.09
1:35AM
0.35
2:25PM
0.06
2:44AM
0.25
3:24PM
0.01
3:44AM
0.12
4:16PM
-0.04
4:37AM
-0.01
5:02PM
-0.05
5:24AM
-0.10
5:43PM
-0.03
6:07AM
-0.15
6:22PM
0.03
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22-
Sunset--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:08
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light snow
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
4--------------9--416
Temp. °C11440-40-128671410564132219155
Feels °C (?)8-2-3-6-9-8-6-51-229521-110181714-1
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Information about the Wells Beach Surf forecast

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

Wells Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from Sanford. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sanford. Sanford has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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