Maine
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with gentle SW breeze.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with moderate W wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph from the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SE swell at 9s with gentle WSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor.
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 1-2ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Moody Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SSE 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
