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Footbridge Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Footbridge Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
2.4ft @ 8sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 8s with gentle SW breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|3-9mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-11mph NNE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Footbridge Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit, Maine is a gentle sandy break that offers some of the most accessible surf along the southern Maine coastline. Facing WNW into the Ogunquit River mouth area with exposure to open Atlantic swells, this spot picks up energy from northeast and east swells that wrap into the beach, producing mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes it unique is its scenic New England setting, relatively uncrowded lineups compared to points further south, and the sandy bottom that keeps conditions forgiving even in the cold North Atlantic waters.

Cold waterStrong currents near river mouthRip currentsCrowds in summer tourist seasonSubmerged sandbars

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

Footbridge Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Footbridge Beach?
The current wave height at Footbridge Beach is 2-3ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Footbridge Beach surf forecast?
Our Footbridge 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 Footbridge Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Footbridge Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 2.4ft 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 Footbridge Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Footbridge Beach is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.