Maine
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·3-4ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ferry 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: 2–3+ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the SSW, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and 9mph NNE winds. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 6s with 11mph from the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light NNW winds and good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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Ferry Beach is a sandy beach break located on Maine's southern coast, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The westward-facing orientation captures easterly Atlantic swells while benefiting from offshore westerly winds that create clean, peeling waves. This sheltered Maine beach provides a mellow, accessible introduction to New England surfing with consistent conditions during autumn swells.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ferry Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph. 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 Ferry Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.2ft 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 Ferry Beach is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 4.2s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ferry Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Ferry 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.
Ferry Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Ferry Beach is a sandy beach break located on Maine's southern coast, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The westward-facing orientation captures easterly Atlantic swells while benefiting from offshore westerly winds that create clean, peeling waves. This sheltered Maine beach provides a mellow, accessible introduction to New England surfing with consistent conditions during autumn swells.
The prime season at Ferry 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 Ferry Beach include cold water temperatures, rocks near beach edges, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ferry 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).
