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Ogunquit Beach break guidePhoto by: Leslie Tyler

Ogunquit Beach Surf Guide

Ogunquit Beach in Maine is an exposed beach break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the southeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Hazards include - Rips / undertow - Localism - Pollution.

Ogunquit Beach Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach2
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
inconsistent
38°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ogunquit Beach:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ogunquit Beach occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Ogunquit Beach (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Ogunquit Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 34% of the time in December while 26% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 40% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
34%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
26%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
40%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ogunquit Beach Location Map

Interactive Ogunquit Beach surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ogunquit Beach is Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in USA, 49 km (30 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ogunquit Beach is Laurence G Hanscom Fld (Bedford) Airport (BED), also in USA, 105 km (65 miles) away.

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Ogunquit Beach Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 02:53 Local Time
Tuesday 18
4AM7AM10AM1PM
Wave (ft)
1.5
SE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
Period (s) 11 11 11 11
Wind (mph)
20
20
20
20
Wind State off off off off

Swell History at Ogunquit Beach

Surf stats for Ogunquit Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Ogunquit Beach

Wind stats for Ogunquit Beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Wave Buoys Nearest To Ogunquit Beach:

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