Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Fowler Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 18mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph SSW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSE swell at 6s with light SW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light WNW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light WSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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 9.1s swell period. Wind is SSE at 14mph 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 Fowler Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft S 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 Fowler Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
