When should you surf Old Orchard Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 15h with a 18/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Old Orchard Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Old Orchard Beach (Maine).
Best score today
1815h
Now
—12:00
Waves
1.2 m
11 s
Wind
11 km/h
Sideshore · S
Tide
▲ 03:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 15:00
range 2.3 m
Light
06:56 → 17:56
Best windows today
15h18/100
1.2 m · 5 s · 9 km/h
16h18/100
1.2 m · 5 s · 12 km/h
17h18/100
1.2 m · 5 s · 13 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.3 m · 10 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.3 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.3 m · 10 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.4 m · 10 s | 8 km/h · N | high tide |
| 04:00 | — | 0.4 m · 9 s | 9 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.4 m · 8 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 3 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 9 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 5 s | 9 km/h · S | high tide |
| 16:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 5 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 18 | 1.2 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 35 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 53 | 1.2 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 35 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Old Orchard Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 03:00 · ▼ 09:00 · ▲ 15:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Old Orchard Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Old Orchard Beach.