Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ferry Beach, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 9mph from the SE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and poor.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light NNW winds.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor. 2-3ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 10s.
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Ferry Beach is a sandy beach break located on Maine's southern coast, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The westward-facing orientation captures easterly Atlantic swells while benefiting from offshore westerly winds that create clean, peeling waves. This sheltered Maine beach provides a mellow, accessible introduction to New England surfing with consistent conditions during autumn swells.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ferry Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ferry Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.4ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft SE secondary swell at 13s. 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 Ferry Beach is Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ferry Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Ferry 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.
Ferry Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Ferry Beach is a sandy beach break located on Maine's southern coast, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The westward-facing orientation captures easterly Atlantic swells while benefiting from offshore westerly winds that create clean, peeling waves. This sheltered Maine beach provides a mellow, accessible introduction to New England surfing with consistent conditions during autumn swells.
The prime season at Ferry 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 Ferry Beach include cold water temperatures, rocks near beach edges, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ferry 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
