Tide conditions for Old Orchard Beach surf spots
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Old Orchard Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
5.1ft
Falling
Next Low
04:00 AM
1.6 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 1:00 AM(7.7ft) | 7:00 AM(1.6ft) | 1:00 PM(8.7ft) | 8:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(7.8ft) | 8:00 AM(2.2ft) | 2:00 PM(8.8ft) | 8:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 3:00 AM(7.5ft) | 8:00 AM(2.5ft) | 3:00 PM(8.3ft) | 9:00 PM(1.3ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 4:00 AM(7.3ft) | 9:00 AM(2.4ft) | 4:00 PM(8.0ft) | 10:00 PM(1.2ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 4:00 AM(7.2ft) | 10:00 AM(2.3ft) | 4:00 PM(7.7ft) | 11:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 5:00 AM(7.6ft) | 11:00 AM(2.0ft) | 5:00 PM(7.8ft) | -- |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 6:00 AM(8.2ft) | 12:00 AM(1.6ft) | 6:00 PM(7.9ft) | 12:00 PM(1.6ft) |
Today
1:00 AM (7.7ft)
1:00 PM (8.7ft)
7:00 AM (1.6ft)
8:00 PM (1.1ft)
Tomorrow
2:00 AM (7.8ft)
2:00 PM (8.8ft)
8:00 AM (2.2ft)
8:00 PM (1.4ft)
Sun, Nov 15
3:00 AM (7.5ft)
3:00 PM (8.3ft)
8:00 AM (2.5ft)
9:00 PM (1.3ft)
Mon, Nov 16
4:00 AM (7.3ft)
4:00 PM (8.0ft)
9:00 AM (2.4ft)
10:00 PM (1.2ft)
Tue, Nov 17
4:00 AM (7.2ft)
4:00 PM (7.7ft)
10:00 AM (2.3ft)
11:00 PM (1.4ft)
Wed, Nov 18
5:00 AM (7.6ft)
5:00 PM (7.8ft)
11:00 AM (2.0ft)
Thu, Nov 19
6:00 AM (8.2ft)
6:00 PM (7.9ft)
12:00 AM (1.6ft)
12:00 PM (1.6ft)
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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Featured Beaches(1)
What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Old Orchard Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Old Orchard Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Old Orchard Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Old Orchard Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
