Maine
0-1ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
0-1ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Gooch's Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Gooch's 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 0-1ft waves early on SSE swell at 4s.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 6s with light W winds. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 7s with moderate NNE wind around 11mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 19mph from the NE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 15mph out of the N.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate NW wind around 9mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Gooch's Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 1mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Gooch's Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.5ft SE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.3ft 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 Gooch's Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Gooch's Beach works best with a E swell and N 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 Gooch's 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.
Gooch's Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Gooch's 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 Gooch's Beach include cold water, rip currents, rocks on beach margins, seasonal crowds from swimmers. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
