Wells Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 30 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
3.4° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wells Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mild with light rain (total 5mm) on Tue afternoon Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min -2°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow on Thu morning. Freezing level rising with drizzle on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min -2°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
1.3
S
0.9
SSE
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
SSE
1.4
S
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.4
SE
1
E
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)666767777666766466678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)82140758938501156253104156888969148297514014794214
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
20
ENE
5
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
ENE
20
E
10
E
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:38AM
2.96
1:06PM
2.79
1:13AM
2.94
1:44PM
2.69
1:49AM
2.88
2:22PM
2.58
2:26AM
2.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:47AM
-0.14
6:59PM
0.11
7:26AM
-0.10
7:35PM
0.21
8:06AM
-0.02
8:12PM
0.31
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-7:05--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12-
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light rain
light rain
light snow
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light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C91714852210-2-214201916129169
Feels °C (?)3121160-1-2-5-5-7-8-21181816-5-15134
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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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