Maine
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Moody Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle ENE breeze.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the S and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate NNE wind around 12mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 18mph by PM.
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: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 10s and moderate NW wind around 9mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is ENE 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 Moody Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, 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 Moody Beach is Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. 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).
