Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Moody Beach, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on S swell at 6s with 9mph from the WSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph WSW winds.
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Moody Beach is a sandy stretch tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Wells, facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up northeast and east swells that wrap into the bay. Waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy uncrowded lineups in a stunning New England setting. Fall delivers the most consistent surf as Atlantic storms push clean groundswells up the coast, and the crisp Maine air adds to the raw, adventurous feel of surfing this quiet beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Moody Beach is 5-6ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Moody Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.5ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Moody Beach is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Moody Beach works best with a ESE 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 Moody 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.
Moody Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Moody Beach is a sandy stretch tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Wells, facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up northeast and east swells that wrap into the bay. Waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy uncrowded lineups in a stunning New England setting. Fall delivers the most consistent surf as Atlantic storms push clean groundswells up the coast, and the crisp Maine air adds to the raw, adventurous feel of surfing this quiet beach.
The prime season at Moody 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 Moody Beach include cold water, rip currents, strong seasonal winds, limited surf rescue services. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Moody 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
