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Wells Beach surfForecast / Maine / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 09 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wells Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Wells Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wells Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wells Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 67 | 496 | 653 | 941 | 643 | 407 | 182 | 109 | 129 | 118 | 82 | 54 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 218 | 123 | 77 | 98 | 80 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 2.67 | 10:39AM 2.72 | 10:59PM 2.74 | 11:20AM 2.72 | 11:35PM 2.80 | 11:58AM 2.71 | 12:07AM 2.83 | 12:33PM 2.67 | 12:39AM 2.84 | 1:08PM 2.62 | 1:12AM 2.83 | 1:44PM 2.56 | 1:46AM 2.80 | 2:21PM 2.48 | 2:23AM 2.76 | 3:01PM 2.40 | 3:03AM 2.72 | 3:44PM 2.33 | 3:48AM 2.67 | 4:32PM 2.28 | 4:39AM 2.63 | 5:26PM 2.28 | 5:35AM 2.62 | 6:22PM 2.33 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:20AM 0.19 | 4:42PM 0.15 | 5:03AM 0.10 | 5:19PM 0.16 | 5:42AM 0.05 | 5:54PM 0.20 | 6:18AM 0.02 | 6:26PM 0.24 | 6:53AM 0.02 | 6:59PM 0.30 | 7:28AM 0.05 | 7:32PM 0.36 | 8:04AM 0.09 | 8:07PM 0.43 | 8:42AM 0.16 | 8:45PM 0.50 | 9:24AM 0.22 | 9:28PM 0.55 | 10:11AM 0.28 | 10:17PM 0.59 | 11:03AM 0.31 | 11:13PM 0.59 | 11:59AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -6 | -7 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Drizzle, on Fri night followed by colder weather and a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu morning, min -1°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 5mm) on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Wells Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wells Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wells Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wells Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wells Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wells Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Wells Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from Sanford. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sanford. Sanford has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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