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Crescent Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Crescent Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.05s
Wind
15mph
ESE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.7ft @ 7sSSE
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|2-14mph NNE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the W.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|3-4mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|9-10mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Crescent Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Crescent Beach is a charming sandy break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Cape Elizabeth, facing west-northwest into Saco Bay. The spot picks up long-period swells that wrap around the headlands, producing mellow, rolling waves best suited for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy Maine's rugged coastal scenery. Fall delivers the most consistent surf as Atlantic storm systems push energy into the bay, and the sparse crowds make it a peaceful escape compared to more well-known New England breaks.

Cold waterRip currentsRocks at beach edgesHypothermia riskSeasonal jellyfish

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 1-2ft with a 5.05s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 2.7ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 2.7ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.