Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Fortunes Rocks for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fortunes Rocks, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor - fair with light WSW winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with 7mph W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with gentle WSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 1-2ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft S 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 Fortunes Rocks is Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fortunes Rocks works best with a E swell and WSW 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 Fortunes Rocks. 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.
Fortunes Rocks is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Fortunes Rocks 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 Fortunes Rocks include cold water, rocks, strong currents, rocky shoreline, rip currents, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
