Wells Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 25 May 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
10.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.8
E
4
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
257
211
167
114
96
34
23
26
10
6
10
6
22
165
186
104
43
32
39
28
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
ESE
5
W
10
SW
15
S
15
WSW
15
W
20
NW
10
NW
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
35
ENE
25
NE
10
N
5
E
20
S
15
W
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:59PM2.80m
8:27AM2.63m
8:52PM2.84m
9:24AM2.60m
9:40PM2.88m
10:15AM2.58m
10:23PM2.90m
11:00AM2.56m
11:03PM2.91m
11:42AM2.55m
11:41PM2.91m
12:21PM2.53m
00:18AM2.90m
Low Tide
1:34PM0.21m
2:11AM0.23m
2:28PM0.27m
3:07AM0.16m
3:18PM0.31m
3:57AM0.10m
4:04PM0.35m
4:42AM0.06m
4:45PM0.38m
5:24AM0.04m
5:25PM0.41m
6:03AM0.04m
6:03PM0.44m
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
11
4
2
2
6
10
2
Temp °C
10
20
19
23
25
22
24
27
21
15
17
15
11
10
10
9
10
9
15
16
18
9
20
19
22
23
19
22
25
18
14
15
11
8
6
7
3
5
5
13
11
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
16
1.1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
341
257
211
167
114
96
34
23
26
10
6
10
6
3
2
5
104
43
32
39
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
10
5
5
4
8
4
4
3
1
1
3
4
1
1
4
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
5
4
4
4
2
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
E
3
0.8
E
4
1.5
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
W
2
Energy kJ
26
43
2
5
22
165
186
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
6
6
6
153
6
436
477
211
270
276
276
270
589
467
225
475
6
57
57
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Maine
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
9
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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