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Ogunquit River Surf Forecast, Maine

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Ogunquit River surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
2.4ft @ 8sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-9mph S
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 11mph from the NE and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|11-12mph NE
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Sat
1ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Ogunquit River Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Ogunquit River is a scenic rivermouth break tucked along the southern Maine coastline, where the outflow of the Ogunquit River shapes sandbars that can produce surprisingly well-formed, peeling waves. Facing NNW toward the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast and east swells that wrap into the river mouth, creating punchy, hollow peaks best surfed at low to mid tide. This spot captures the rugged charm of Maine surfing — cold water, uncrowded lineups, and a raw natural setting that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.

Strong rip currentsCold waterShifting sandbarsRiver outflow currentsLimited surf season

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

Ogunquit River Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ogunquit River?
The current wave height at Ogunquit River is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ogunquit River surf forecast?
Our Ogunquit River 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 Ogunquit River?
The current breaking wave height at Ogunquit River is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 2.4ft SSE secondary swell at 8s. 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 Ogunquit River?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ogunquit River is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.