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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ogunquit River, 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. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the SSE.
Mon, May 11: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 7mph from the WNW and fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with gentle NW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with gentle ENE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, strong SSE wind at 14mph, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
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Ogunquit River is a scenic rivermouth break tucked along the southern Maine coastline, where the outflow of the Ogunquit River shapes sandbars that can produce surprisingly well-formed, peeling waves. Facing NNW toward the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast and east swells that wrap into the river mouth, creating punchy, hollow peaks best surfed at low to mid tide. This spot captures the rugged charm of Maine surfing — cold water, uncrowded lineups, and a raw natural setting that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ogunquit River is 2-3ft with a 7.05s 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 Ogunquit River is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 6s, a 1.8ft ESE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary 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 Ogunquit River is Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ogunquit River works best with a E swell and NNW 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 Ogunquit River. 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.
Ogunquit River is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ogunquit River is a scenic rivermouth break tucked along the southern Maine coastline, where the outflow of the Ogunquit River shapes sandbars that can produce surprisingly well-formed, peeling waves. Facing NNW toward the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast and east swells that wrap into the river mouth, creating punchy, hollow peaks best surfed at low to mid tide. This spot captures the rugged charm of Maine surfing — cold water, uncrowded lineups, and a raw natural setting that rewards those willing to suit up in a thick wetsuit.
The prime season at Ogunquit River 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 Ogunquit River include strong rip currents, cold water, shifting sandbars, river outflow currents, limited surf season. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ogunquit River 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.
