Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fortunes Rocks, 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the SW.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 9s and light WNW winds.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 5–6ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with 12mph from the SSE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Fortunes Rocks is a scenic beach break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Biddeford, facing WSW into the Atlantic and picking up swells that wrap around the New England coast. The waves here tend to be punchy and hollow when conditions align, with sandbars shifting seasonally to produce fun peaks best enjoyed during fall hurricane swells. Maine's cold water and remote feel keep crowds thin, rewarding dedicated surfers who brave the elements with quality, uncrowded sessions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fortunes Rocks is 2-3ft with a 6.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph 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 Fortunes Rocks is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.5ft 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 Fortunes Rocks is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fortunes Rocks works best with a E swell and WSW 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 Fortunes Rocks. 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.
Fortunes Rocks is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Fortunes Rocks is a scenic beach break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Biddeford, facing WSW into the Atlantic and picking up swells that wrap around the New England coast. The waves here tend to be punchy and hollow when conditions align, with sandbars shifting seasonally to produce fun peaks best enjoyed during fall hurricane swells. Maine's cold water and remote feel keep crowds thin, rewarding dedicated surfers who brave the elements with quality, uncrowded sessions.
The prime season at Fortunes Rocks 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 Fortunes Rocks include cold water, rocks, strong currents, rocky shoreline, rip currents, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Fortunes Rocks 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.
