Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ogunquit River for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSE.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light NNE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2ft waves with light ENE winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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 1ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is W at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ogunquit River is 1ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.6ft 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 Ogunquit River is Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
