Maine
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ogunquit River, 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. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ENE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and 11mph from the NNE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the NE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 16mph NNE winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 10s with 9mph from the NW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ogunquit River is 0-1ft with a 4.3s 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 Ogunquit River is 0-1ft, produced by a 2.5ft SE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft 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 Ogunquit River is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ogunquit River works best with a E swell and NNW 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 Ogunquit River. 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.
Ogunquit River is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Ogunquit River 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 Ogunquit River include strong rip currents, cold water, shifting sandbars, river outflow currents, limited surf season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
