Maine
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Crescent Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Crescent Beach, 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 glassy conditions.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 14mph NNW winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong N wind at 18mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNW.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Crescent Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.7s swell period. Wind is ESE 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 Crescent Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.8ft 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 Crescent Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Crescent Beach works best with a E swell and WSW 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 Crescent Beach. 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.
Crescent Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Crescent Beach 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 Crescent Beach include cold water, rocks at cove edges, strong rip currents, fog, hypothermia risk, lobster trap lines. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
