Maine
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Best window·Friday 2PM–5PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fowler 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: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair - Good. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light winds out of the S and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 6s with 10mph from the SSW. The NNE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on NNE swell at 3s.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with light NW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Fowler Beach is a scenic and relatively undiscovered surf spot tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing SSE into the open Atlantic. The beach picks up long-period swells generated by Atlantic storms, producing punchy, sometimes hollow beach break waves that reward patient surfers willing to brave Maine's notoriously cold waters. Its remote feel and limited crowds make it a special find for surfers seeking solitude, though consistent surf typically arrives during fall nor'easters and winter groundswells.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fowler Beach is 1-2ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fowler Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.1ft 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 Fowler Beach is Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fowler Beach works best with a NNW swell and SSE 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 Fowler 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.
Fowler Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Fowler Beach is a scenic and relatively undiscovered surf spot tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing SSE into the open Atlantic. The beach picks up long-period swells generated by Atlantic storms, producing punchy, sometimes hollow beach break waves that reward patient surfers willing to brave Maine's notoriously cold waters. Its remote feel and limited crowds make it a special find for surfers seeking solitude, though consistent surf typically arrives during fall nor'easters and winter groundswells.
The prime season at Fowler 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 Fowler Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, rocks near shore, rocky shoreline access, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Fowler 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).
