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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Footbridge 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: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on ESE swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 7mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 6s and 9mph from the WSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the W and dropping conditions to fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph from the WSW.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Footbridge Beach is 5-6ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Footbridge Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.5ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW 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 Footbridge Beach is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 6ft waves, a 10.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Footbridge Beach works best with a ESE 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 Footbridge 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.
Footbridge Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Footbridge 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 Footbridge Beach include cold water, strong currents near river mouth, rip currents, crowds in summer tourist season, submerged sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
