Best Time to Surf Ogunquit (2026)

Ogunquit, Maine — Month-by-month surf guide

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Minimal

Surfing in April

April

Ogunquit is between peak seasons right now. Expect 2-5 ft waves and 42°F water. Peak month: September.

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

0
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp34°F
Wetsuit6/5mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Massive nor'easters, near-freezing water

February

0
Waves4-7 ft
Water temp32°F
Wetsuit6/5mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Coldest water of year, serious storms

March

0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp34°F
Wetsuit6/5mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Late winter storms, water starts to rise

April

0
Waves2-5 ft
Water temp42°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring transitions, lobster season opens

May

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Small swells, long days

June

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp58°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Summer starts, mostly small

July

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Tourist season, flat surf

August

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Warmest water, tropical teasers

September

Peak
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Waves3-8 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane swells, still tolerable temps

October

Peak
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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Fall nor'easters, empty Scarborough

November

Peak
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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Big storms, almost no one out

December

0
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp38°F
Wetsuit6/5mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storms, truly hardcore only

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (34°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Ogunquit

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (65°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Ogunquit

Ogunquit Beach
lower-intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar

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