Ogunquit Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ogunquit 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
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Variable according to swell.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Thick inside the rocks, empty at the main beach.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can be fun with the right combination of swell, wind and tide.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear.
Water Quality
Fair
Pretty good, except after a big rain.
Hazards
Freezing water temps in Winter.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy. There's a large lot at the main beach, from which you look right out at the break, but it costs upward of $30/day in summer. (Offseason is much cheaper.) You can find slightly cheaper parking at the lot on River Road or along Cottage Street in town -- just follow the big "P" signs -- but you'll have to walk a bit more to get to the waves.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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