Best Time to Surf Ogunquit (2026)
Ogunquit, Maine — Month-by-month surf guide
0
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
Peak0
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
Hurricane swells, still tolerable temps
October
Peak0
Waves4-8 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1
Fall nor'easters, empty Scarborough
November
Peak0
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