Surf spot

Wells Beach

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

Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 43.3041, -70.5621

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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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Wells Beach, USA — North East / Southern New England

Wells Beach in southern Maine is a long, open stretch of sand facing the Atlantic, with a classic New England beach-break setup. It’s a scenic, exposed coastal spot that can produce fun surf when swell lines up, especially during the cooler months when North Atlantic systems bring more consistent energy.

Surf character

Type: Beach break
Swell exposure: Open to Atlantic swell, with best surf often from N/E to E swells
Wave quality: Can be punchy and playful, but generally inconsistent compared with more wave-rich coastlines
Best in: Fall, winter, and early spring for stronger, cleaner swell
Summer: Often smaller and softer, with occasional rideable days

Conditions

Wind: Offshore winds from the west or northwest can clean things up; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tides: Tides matter a lot here. Some sections can work better at mid tide, while others improve around a specific tide level depending on sandbars
Sandbars: Shifting bars mean the break can change from season to season and even after storms

Crowd and access

Crowd level: Usually moderate to light, though popular days can draw local surfers and beachgoers
Access: Easy beach access in a developed coastal area, but parking and seasonal restrictions may apply
Local vibe: Relaxed New England beach-town feel

Things to keep in mind

Water is cold much of the year, so a wetsuit is needed outside midsummer
Storms can reshape the beach and improve or worsen the break
This is not a consistent “every day” surf spot, but it can deliver enjoyable beach-break waves when conditions align