Maine
Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on SE swell at 4s.
Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on SE swell at 4s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Colony Beach, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and moderate NNE wind around 11mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 19mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NE swell at 6s with strong N wind at 15mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 9mph NW winds.
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Colony Beach is a quiet stretch of Maine coastline near Kennebunkport, facing nearly due north and picking up northeast swells that roll in off the Gulf of Maine. Waves here tend to be small and mellow, making it an accessible spot for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds of more popular New England breaks. The rugged Maine setting, with cool water and dramatic seasonal skies, gives this spot a raw, uncrowded charm that dedicated locals treasure.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Colony Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Colony Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.4ft SE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Colony Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Colony Beach works best with a NE swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Colony Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Colony Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Colony Beach is a quiet stretch of Maine coastline near Kennebunkport, facing nearly due north and picking up northeast swells that roll in off the Gulf of Maine. Waves here tend to be small and mellow, making it an accessible spot for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds of more popular New England breaks. The rugged Maine setting, with cool water and dramatic seasonal skies, gives this spot a raw, uncrowded charm that dedicated locals treasure.
The prime season at Colony Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Colony Beach include cold water, strong currents, rocky shoreline edges, seasonal fog, limited surf season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Colony Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
