Maine
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ash Point for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with strong N wind at 15mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 22mph N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate NNW wind around 8mph.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ash Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.9ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1ft SSE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.9s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
