Surf Guide

The Ogunquit Rivermouth is the best-known break in Maine. The wave breaks off Lobster Point and produces long, workable rights and fast, inside lefts. The quality of the wave varies with swell direction and the shifting sand bottom -- it works well up to a few feet overhead, after which large waves tend to get mushy as they start cresting on the outer shoal. At that point, many of the locals head up to Kennebunkport. Slightly to the north of the rivermouth, the main beach provides plenty of peaks. It breaks through most any tide, except absolute high.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Variable according to swell.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Thick inside the rocks, empty at the main beach.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Can be fun with the right combination of swell, wind and tide.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Pretty good, except after a big rain.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E

Wind

W

Surf Height

Chest high-just overhead

Tide

Incoming