Best Ogunquit surf window today: tide and conditions

Ogunquit's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM, with rising tide, 0 mph wind, and 0.8 ft swell; offshore winds, good swell angle. Ogunquit Beach is the top pick at 0.8 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Ogunquit this week

August rates 65/100 for Ogunquit. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Rising tide, 0 mph wind, and 0.8 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.

Check today's Ogunquit Beach surf report
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Seasonal pattern in August

August

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 1-3 ft waves and 65°F water. Peak month: September.

Next steps

Turn Ogunquit's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Ogunquit Beach surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Ogunquit windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Ogunquit spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

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
0
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane swells, still tolerable temps

October

Peak
0
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Fall nor'easters, empty Scarborough

November

Peak
0
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

Surf Guides for Ogunquit, ME

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
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