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Mother's Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

Mother's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.7s
Wind
12mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
4.2ft @ 6sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Mother's Beach in Old Orchard Beach, Maine offers accessible beach breaks with sandy bottom conditions ideal for learning surfers. The northwest-facing beach receives best swell from northeastern Atlantic storms and autumn swells, providing consistent waist-to-shoulder-high waves during peak season. The gradual sandy bottom and mellow beach break character make this a welcoming spot for beginners looking to progress in Maine's northern New England waters.

Cold waterSeasonal stormsRip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Mother's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mother's Beach?
The current wave height at Mother's Beach is 1-2+ft with a 5.7s swell period. Wind is S at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Mother's Beach surf forecast?
Our Mother's 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.