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Crescent Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Ash Point4-5+ftReid State Park2-3ftPopham Beach1-2ft
Crescent Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
8mph
ENE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 8sS
Wind Swell
1.3ft @ 3sNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 14mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|14mph NNE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 9s with light NNE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|3-5mph NNE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|9-12mph NE
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Crescent Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
WSW
Season
Fall

Crescent Beach is a scenic sandy break located on the Midcoast Maine shoreline near Owls Head, facing WSW into Muscongus Bay and the Gulf of Maine. The spot picks up south to southeast swells that wrap into the crescent-shaped cove, producing mellow, rolling waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders. What makes this Maine gem unique is its raw, uncrowded nature — cold North Atlantic water, dramatic rocky headlands framing the beach, and the quiet beauty of the Maine coast combine for a surf experience far off the beaten path.

Cold waterRocks at cove edgesStrong rip currentsFogHypothermia riskLobster trap lines

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Crescent Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crescent Beach?
The current wave height at Crescent Beach is 1-2+ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Crescent Beach surf forecast?
Our Crescent Beach 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Crescent Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Crescent Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.4ft S primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft NE wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Crescent Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Crescent Beach is Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.