Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Footbridge 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on SE swell at 8s with light WNW winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light NW winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light ENE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 14mph out of the SSE and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
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Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit, Maine is a gentle sandy break that offers some of the most accessible surf along the southern Maine coastline. Facing WNW into the Ogunquit River mouth area with exposure to open Atlantic swells, this spot picks up energy from northeast and east swells that wrap into the beach, producing mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes it unique is its scenic New England setting, relatively uncrowded lineups compared to points further south, and the sandy bottom that keeps conditions forgiving even in the cold North Atlantic waters.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Footbridge Beach is 1-2+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is SE at 8mph 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 Footbridge Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 6s, a 1.8ft ESE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary 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 Footbridge Beach is Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Footbridge Beach works best with a ESE 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 Footbridge 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.
Footbridge Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit, Maine is a gentle sandy break that offers some of the most accessible surf along the southern Maine coastline. Facing WNW into the Ogunquit River mouth area with exposure to open Atlantic swells, this spot picks up energy from northeast and east swells that wrap into the beach, producing mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. What makes it unique is its scenic New England setting, relatively uncrowded lineups compared to points further south, and the sandy bottom that keeps conditions forgiving even in the cold North Atlantic waters.
The prime season at Footbridge 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 Footbridge Beach include cold water, strong currents near river mouth, rip currents, crowds in summer tourist season, submerged sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Footbridge 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.
