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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.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Very Good. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on SE swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the S and dropping conditions to fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. 2-3ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 7s. The WNW wind builds to around 13mph by afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 6s with 9mph WSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SW and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 5-6ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph and conditions are rated Very Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ferry Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.3ft SE primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
