Maine
Best window·Thursday 7AM–10AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 8s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SE swell at 10s with light winds out of the SSE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 6s with light NNE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 6mph and poor - fair by then.
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 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 Fortunes Rocks is 2ft, produced by a 2.2ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft WNW 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 Fortunes Rocks is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.95s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
