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Fortunes Rocks Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Old Orchard Beach1-2ftPine Point Beach1-2ftFerry Beach2-3ft
Fortunes Rocks surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
9mph
E / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.9ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with 13mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-13mph NNE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Fortunes Rocks Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
WSW
Season
Fall

Fortunes Rocks is a scenic beach break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Biddeford, facing WSW into the Atlantic and picking up swells that wrap around the New England coast. The waves here tend to be punchy and hollow when conditions align, with sandbars shifting seasonally to produce fun peaks best enjoyed during fall hurricane swells. Maine's cold water and remote feel keep crowds thin, rewarding dedicated surfers who brave the elements with quality, uncrowded sessions.

Cold waterRocksStrong currentsRocky shorelineRip currentsHypothermia risk

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

Fortunes Rocks Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fortunes Rocks?
The current wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 2-3ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is E at 9mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Fortunes Rocks surf forecast?
Our Fortunes Rocks 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 Fortunes Rocks?
The current breaking wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.9ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.4ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Fortunes Rocks?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fortunes Rocks is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.