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Wells Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 EST
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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
5.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 7km away, Marginal Way Ogunquit Maine Live View

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wells Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wells Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wells Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 7th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 11th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 11th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wells Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Fri night, min -2°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min -3°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ENE
0.2
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.8
S
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.5
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
SSW
1
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)499888746665888889467
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8755343120825101552281397253912416191562168
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
NW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffglasscross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
2.97
2:37AM
2.76
2:53PM
2.79
3:26AM
2.70
3:46PM
2.60
4:17AM
2.65
4:42PM
2.43
5:08AM
2.60
5:39PM
2.30
6:01AM
2.56
6:39PM
2.22
6:55AM
2.56
7:36PM
2.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
-0.17
8:35AM
0.09
9:04PM
-0.02
9:31AM
0.17
9:54PM
0.15
10:29AM
0.25
10:46PM
0.30
11:29AM
0.30
11:40PM
0.41
12:28PM
0.31
12:34AM
0.48
1:25PM
0.29
1:27AM
0.50
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-4:22--4:22--4:23--4:24--4:25--4:28--4:29-
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light snow
light snow
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------1-141--------
Temp. °C-110342457333341-1-2-3342
Feels °C (?)-6-3-401-1-2-12-1-1-200-6-9-9-9-4-2-5
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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 12 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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