Surf spot

Ogunquit Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Ogunquit Beach in USA, North East, Northern New England. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Northern New England
Coordinates: 43.2587, -70.5897

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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.4	6	7.3	6.3	3.1	3.3	3.2	3.1	5.8	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.8	4.2	4.3	4.8	6.2	6.2	6.1	5.6	5.8	3.3	3.3	3	3.1	3.4	3.7	3.4	3.3	5.4	5.8	5.2	5.5	5.8	5.9	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.2	5	5	5	5	5.1	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	2	3	2	2	2	3	4	4	6	5	5	7	11	10	7	6	5	5	6	5	7	11	11	9	7	6	3	3	2	2	3	4	2	1	3	5	7	9	12	16	11	20	19	19	17	14	12	12	11	6	9	9	8	8	7	6
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	7.3	6.5	12	15.5	15.6	13.9	14.7	8.9	7.2	11	10.1	16.3	9.4	6.1	9.4	9.1	16.8	5.6	11.5	9.4	16.2	17.6	17	10.8	9.2	11.4	10	12.6	8.9	9.3	5.4	7.6	3.8	4	11	12.2	12.3	8.7	7.9	5.9	7.6	11.9	19.1	23.5	20.6	20.4	13	10.9	3.1	12.2	20.3	16.3	13.4	9.8	8.9
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Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, Maine is a scenic Northeast New England surf spot known more for its beautiful setting and beachbreak waves than for heavy, powerful surf.

Spot description

Type: Beachbreak
Wave character: Usually soft to moderate, with occasional peaky, fun sections
Best conditions: Small to medium swells, especially when the sandbars line up
Tide sensitivity: Often works best around mid tide, though conditions can change with shifting sand
Wind: Cleanest with offshore or light winds; onshore winds can make it bumpy quickly
Crowd: Can be busy in summer due to beachgoers, but surf crowd is usually modest compared with more famous East Coast spots

What it’s like to surf

Ogunquit Beach tends to offer friendly, accessible waves rather than heavy barrels or advanced reef breaks. It’s a good place for: - Beginners on smaller days - Intermediate surfers looking for playful beachbreaks - Longboarders when the surf is mellow

When conditions are right, it can produce clean, rideable peaks that are enjoyable but typically not very consistent.

Hazards and notes

Shifting sandbars can change the break from week to week
Strong currents and rip channels may appear, especially after bigger surf
Cold water is normal outside summer, so a wetsuit is often needed much of the year
Beach traffic and local regulations may affect access or surf zones during peak season

Overall vibe

Ogunquit Beach is a beautiful, accessible, and mellow New England surf beach. It’s not usually a standout for world-class surf, but it can be a fun, scenic session spot when swell, tide, and wind align.