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Willard Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Fowler Beach2-3ftKettle Kove2-3ftHiggins Beach1-2ft
Willard Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
1.7ft @ 4sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Fair - Good
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|3-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|9-11mph NE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Willard Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

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.

Cold waterRocks at beach edgesLimited swell exposureStrong seasonal currentsLobster pot buoys

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

Willard Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Willard Beach?
The current wave height at Willard Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Willard Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Willard Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Willard Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 1.7ft 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 Willard Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Willard Beach is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.