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Mae's Beach Surf Forecast, Deep South

Deep South

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Mae's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.45s
Wind
11mph
SSE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 3sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 12mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|12-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong SSE wind at 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|13-18mph SSE
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Forecast Charts

Mae's Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Mae's Beach is a laid-back sandy stretch tucked along the Gulf Coast in the Deep South, near the Louisiana-Texas border, where surf is a rare but exciting treat when conditions align. Facing NNW, this spot picks up energy from Gulf storm swells generated by tropical systems and cold fronts pushing water onshore, typically producing small, mushy waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes it unique is the sheer novelty of surfing in this corner of the Deep South, where the surf community is tight-knit and sessions feel like a local secret worth discovering.

Strong currentsJellyfishShallow sandbarsBoat trafficUnpredictable storm surgeSharks

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

Mae's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mae's Beach?
The current wave height at Mae's Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.45s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Mae's Beach surf forecast?
Our Mae'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 Mae's Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Mae's Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SSE 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.
When is the best time to surf Mae's Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Mae's Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.