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Wells Beach Surf Forecast

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Wells Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.4s
Wind
10mph
S / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
3.5ft @ 5sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Wells Beach is a accessible sandy beach break on Maine's southern coast that picks up swell from Atlantic nor'easters and occasional hurricane swells, offering forgiving peaks across a wide sandy bottom. The beach's orientation facing west-northwest means it works best with northeasterly swells that wrap around the coastline, creating mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and progression. This family-friendly break benefits from consistent autumn storms and provides a mellow introduction to New England surfing with plenty of shoulder season options.

Cold waterRip currentsSeasonal icebergs in winter

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 2-3ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Wells Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wells Beach?
The current wave height at Wells Beach is 1-2+ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Wells Beach surf forecast?
Our Wells 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.