Maine
Best window·Thursday 9AM–12PM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ash Point, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 8mph from the SSW.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with moderate WNW wind around 9mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 6s with gentle W breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light WSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Ash Point is a rocky point break located on Maine's midcoast, offering peeling waves that wrap around the granite-studded shoreline. The westward-facing exposure captures southern and southwestern swells while the rocky point formation creates defined wave corridors with reasonable shape and consistency. This quieter spot rewards patient surfers with quality shape during autumn swells when Atlantic storms align with favorable offshore easterly winds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ash Point is 1-2ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ash Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ash Point is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ash Point works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Ash Point. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Ash Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ash Point is a rocky point break located on Maine's midcoast, offering peeling waves that wrap around the granite-studded shoreline. The westward-facing exposure captures southern and southwestern swells while the rocky point formation creates defined wave corridors with reasonable shape and consistency. This quieter spot rewards patient surfers with quality shape during autumn swells when Atlantic storms align with favorable offshore easterly winds.
The prime season at Ash Point is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Ash Point include rocks, sharp granite outcrops, cold water, urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ash Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
