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Wells Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Wells Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.25s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.7ft @ 6sSSE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 4sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 8mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|8mph NNE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Expect 2-3ft all day on SSE swell at 8s with gentle S breeze — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|4-6mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|7-10mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Wells Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Wells Beach is a accessible sandy beach break on Maine's southern coast that picks up swell from Atlantic nor'easters and occasional hurricane swells, offering forgiving peaks across a wide sandy bottom. The beach's orientation facing west-northwest means it works best with northeasterly swells that wrap around the coastline, creating mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. This family-friendly break benefits from consistent autumn storms and provides a mellow introduction to New England surfing with plenty of shoulder season options.

Cold waterRip currentsSeasonal icebergs in winter

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

Wells Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wells Beach?
The current wave height at Wells Beach is 2-3ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Wells Beach surf forecast?
Our Wells 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 Wells Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Wells Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.7ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 2.8ft ENE 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 Wells Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wells Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.