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Fowler Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Willard Beach1-2ftKettle Kove2-3ftHiggins Beach1-2ft
Fowler Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
3mph
ENE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 4sE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out fair with 2-3ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-7mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 17mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-17mph NNE
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|7-9mph S
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Sun
4ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Fowler Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NNW
Best Wind
SSE
Season
Fall

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.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currentsRocks near shoreRocky shoreline accessHypothermia risk

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

Fowler Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fowler Beach?
The current wave height at Fowler Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Fowler Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Fowler Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Fowler Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 1.6ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Fowler Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fowler Beach is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.