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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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph SW winds.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate WSW wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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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 1-2+ft with a 10.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph and 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 1-2+ft, produced by a 3.3ft SE primary swell at 10s. 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 Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
