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Popham Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Reid State Park2-3ftFowler Beach2-3ftWillard Beach1-2ft
Popham Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
3.4ft @ 8sS
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, gentle SSE breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|3-6mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|6-9mph NE
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Popham Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Popham Beach is a stunning stretch of coastline on the mouth of the Kennebec River in Maine, offering mellow beach break waves that are welcoming to beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due north toward the open waters of the Gulf of Maine, this spot picks up south swells that wrap around the shoreline, producing fun and forgiving rollers. The remote setting within Popham Beach State Park, combined with Maine's rugged natural beauty, makes this one of the more scenic and uncrowded surf destinations in New England.

Cold waterStrong currentsRiver mouth currentRip currentsRocks near jettyHypothermia risk

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

Popham Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Popham Beach?
The current wave height at Popham Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Popham Beach surf forecast?
Our Popham 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 Popham Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Popham Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.4ft S primary swell at 8s, a 2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Popham Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Popham Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.