Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ferry Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the SSW.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on S swell at 6s with gentle WSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WNW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s and light WSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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 1ft with a 9.25s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ferry Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
