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Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

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Kennebunk 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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SSW breeze.

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

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|11mph NNE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Kennebunk Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

Rip currentsCold water temperaturesCrowds during summer

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

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach?
The current wave height at Kennebunk Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Kennebunk Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Kennebunk Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Kennebunk 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 Kennebunk Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kennebunk Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.