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Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on SE swell at 4s.
Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on SE swell at 4s.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Kennebunk Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Kennebunk 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. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and gentle W breeze. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with 11mph NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 19mph from the NE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 15mph N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph from the NW.
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Kennebunk Beach is a classic New England beach break that offers forgiving, peeling waves ideal for surfers developing their skills. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create consistent, mellow conditions that work well across a range of swell sizes, particularly when northeastern Atlantic swells wrap around the Maine coast. This popular coastal town break can get crowded during weekends and summer months, but generally maintains a friendly, welcoming vibe with plenty of space to find your own peak.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Kennebunk Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 3mph. 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 Kennebunk Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.4ft SE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft 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 Kennebunk 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.
Kennebunk Beach works best with a NE swell and W 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 Kennebunk 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.
Kennebunk Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Kennebunk Beach is a classic New England beach break that offers forgiving, peeling waves ideal for surfers developing their skills. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create consistent, mellow conditions that work well across a range of swell sizes, particularly when northeastern Atlantic swells wrap around the Maine coast. This popular coastal town break can get crowded during weekends and summer months, but generally maintains a friendly, welcoming vibe with plenty of space to find your own peak.
The prime season at Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk Beach include rip currents, cold water temperatures, crowds during summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Kennebunk 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).
