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Mother's Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

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Mother's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 14mph
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 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with gentle SSW breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|3-7mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 9mph from the NNE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|8-9mph NNE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Mother's Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Mother's Beach in Old Orchard Beach, Maine offers accessible beach breaks with sandy bottom conditions ideal for learning surfers. The northwest-facing beach receives best swell from northeastern Atlantic storms and autumn swells, providing consistent waist-to-shoulder-high waves during peak season. The gradual sandy bottom and mellow beach break character make this a welcoming spot for beginners looking to progress in Maine's northern New England waters.

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

Mother's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mother's Beach?
The current wave height at Mother's Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Mother's Beach surf forecast?
Our Mother'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 Mother's Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Mother's 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 Mother's Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Mother's Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.