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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.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, 8mph SW winds, good conditions.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 6s and 8mph from the WSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the W and dropping conditions to fair - good.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SE swell at 8s — moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
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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 4-5ft with a 9.7s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph and conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.9ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 1.2ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
