Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fowler 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SE swell at 7s — 11mph from the SE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light winds out of the NW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — fair by afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SE swell at 7s — calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and fair early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and fair - good conditions.
7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Fowler Beach is a scenic and relatively undiscovered surf spot tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing SSE into the open Atlantic. The beach picks up long-period swells generated by Atlantic storms, producing punchy, sometimes hollow beach break waves that reward patient surfers willing to brave Maine's notoriously cold waters. Its remote feel and limited crowds make it a special find for surfers seeking solitude, though consistent surf typically arrives during fall nor'easters and winter groundswells.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fowler Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fowler Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft 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 Fowler Beach is Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fowler Beach works best with a NNW swell and SSE 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 Fowler 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.
Fowler Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Fowler Beach is a scenic and relatively undiscovered surf spot tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing SSE into the open Atlantic. The beach picks up long-period swells generated by Atlantic storms, producing punchy, sometimes hollow beach break waves that reward patient surfers willing to brave Maine's notoriously cold waters. Its remote feel and limited crowds make it a special find for surfers seeking solitude, though consistent surf typically arrives during fall nor'easters and winter groundswells.
The prime season at Fowler 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 Fowler Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, rocks near shore, rocky shoreline access, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Fowler 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.
