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Gooch's Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Kennebunk Beach1-2ftColony Beach0-1ftMother's Beach1-2ft
Gooch's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
9mph
ENE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.9ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the SSW, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|3-7mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNE wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|11mph NNE
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Gooch's Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Gooch's Beach is a charming sandy stretch in Kennebunk, Maine, facing nearly due north toward the open Atlantic, where easterly and northeasterly swells wrap into the bay to produce mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The cold Maine waters and rugged New England coastline give this spot a raw, uncrowded character that appeals to surfers seeking solitude over performance. Fall delivers the most consistent surf as Atlantic storm systems push clean groundswells toward the beach, though the water temperature demands a quality wetsuit year-round.

Cold waterRip currentsRocks on beach marginsSeasonal crowds from swimmers

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

Gooch's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Gooch's Beach?
The current wave height at Gooch's Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Gooch's Beach surf forecast?
Our Gooch's 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 Gooch's Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Gooch's Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.9ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.4ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Gooch's Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Gooch's Beach is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.