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Drakes Island Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Wells Beach1-2ftCrescent Beach1-2ftMother's Beach1-2+ft
Drakes Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.85s
Wind
9mph
ENE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
2.0ft @ 8sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, gentle S breeze, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|2-7mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNE wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|8-10mph NNE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Fair

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with light SE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|6-9mph S
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Drakes Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Drakes Island offers a sheltered beach break on Maine's southern coast, where consistent Atlantic swells wrap around the point and peel onto sandy banks. The westerly-facing shores here pick up autumn swells particularly well while remaining protected from northeast winter storms by the island's geography. This is a mellow, accessible wave with plenty of room to spread out, making it ideal for improving your skills away from heavier Maine breaks.

Cold waterSeasonal crowds during fall swell seasonRocky outcrops

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Drakes Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Drakes Island?
The current wave height at Drakes Island is 2-3ft with a 4.85s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Drakes Island surf forecast?
Our Drakes Island 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Drakes Island?
The current breaking wave height at Drakes Island is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 2ft SSE secondary swell at 8s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Drakes Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Drakes Island is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.