Maine
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Willard Beach, 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: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 6s with light WSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 6s and 9mph SSW winds. The NNE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 13mph N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with light winds out of the NW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Willard Beach is a charming small sandy beach break tucked into South Portland, Maine, facing southwest into Casco Bay. It picks up south to southwest swells that funnel through the bay, producing mellow, rolling waves best suited for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy Maine's rugged coastal scenery. The spot is relatively uncrowded and offers a laid-back atmosphere, though surfable conditions require solid swell energy to overcome the bay's natural wave attenuation.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Willard Beach is 1-2ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Willard Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.1ft 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 Willard Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Willard Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Willard Beach. 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.
Willard Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Willard Beach is a charming small sandy beach break tucked into South Portland, Maine, facing southwest into Casco Bay. It picks up south to southwest swells that funnel through the bay, producing mellow, rolling waves best suited for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy Maine's rugged coastal scenery. The spot is relatively uncrowded and offers a laid-back atmosphere, though surfable conditions require solid swell energy to overcome the bay's natural wave attenuation.
The prime season at Willard Beach 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 Willard Beach include cold water, rocks at beach edges, limited swell exposure, strong seasonal currents, lobster pot buoys. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Willard 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. 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).
