Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Colony Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Colony Beach, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with calm winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 7s and light winds out of the WSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with light winds out of the ESE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle NE breeze.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSE swell at 6s.
Colony Beach is a quiet stretch of Maine coastline near Kennebunkport, facing nearly due north and picking up northeast swells that roll in off the Gulf of Maine. Waves here tend to be small and mellow, making it an accessible spot for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds of more popular New England breaks. The rugged Maine setting, with cool water and dramatic seasonal skies, gives this spot a raw, uncrowded charm that dedicated locals treasure.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Colony Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.15s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Colony Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft NW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Colony Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Colony Beach works best with a NE swell and N 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 Colony 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.
Colony Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Colony Beach is a quiet stretch of Maine coastline near Kennebunkport, facing nearly due north and picking up northeast swells that roll in off the Gulf of Maine. Waves here tend to be small and mellow, making it an accessible spot for beginners and longboarders looking to escape the crowds of more popular New England breaks. The rugged Maine setting, with cool water and dramatic seasonal skies, gives this spot a raw, uncrowded charm that dedicated locals treasure.
The prime season at Colony 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 Colony Beach include cold water, strong currents, rocky shoreline edges, seasonal fog, limited surf season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Colony 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
