Maine
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Footbridge Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light ENE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 12mph from the NNE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 18mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 15mph out of the N.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 10s with moderate NW wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Footbridge Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
