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Ferry Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Ferry Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
6mph
ENE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.8ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.1ft @ 4sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with gentle SSW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-6mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|9mph NNE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with light SE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|5-8mph S
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Ferry Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Cold water temperaturesRocks near beach edgesOccasional strong currents

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

Ferry Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ferry Beach?
The current wave height at Ferry Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Ferry Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ferry Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Ferry Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.1ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Ferry Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ferry Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 6.95s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.