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Old Orchard Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

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Old Orchard Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.5s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
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
ESE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Old Orchard Beach is a wide, sandy stretch along the southern Maine coastline that picks up northeast and east swells funneling into Saco Bay. The beach break produces mellow, rolling waves that are forgiving enough for beginners, though fall nor'easters can pump up punchy, hollow sections worth chasing. Its proximity to Portland and the vacation town atmosphere means crowds can build in summer, but the long beach spreads surfers out nicely.

Crowds in summerCold waterRip currentsPier pilingsStrong nor'easter currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Old Orchard Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Old Orchard Beach?
The current wave height at Old Orchard Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Old Orchard Beach surf forecast?
Our Old Orchard 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.