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Popham Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

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Popham Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.95s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
6.2ft @ 6sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Popham Beach is a stunning stretch of coastline on the mouth of the Kennebec River in Maine, offering mellow beach break waves that are welcoming to beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due north toward the open waters of the Gulf of Maine, this spot picks up south swells that wrap around the shoreline, producing fun and forgiving rollers. The remote setting within Popham Beach State Park, combined with Maine's rugged natural beauty, makes this one of the more scenic and uncrowded surf destinations in New England.

Cold waterStrong currentsRiver mouth currentRip currentsRocks near jettyHypothermia risk

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Popham Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Popham Beach?
The current wave height at Popham Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.95s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Popham Beach surf forecast?
Our Popham 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.