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Mother's Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

Mother's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.5s
Wind
15mph
S / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
5.0ft @ 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 - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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 2-3ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is S at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.