Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Harbor Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Harbor Beach, 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, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with gentle SW breeze.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 7s with 7mph W winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph W winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SE swell at 9s and gentle W breeze. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Harbor Beach is a tucked-away surf spot on the southern Maine coast near York, facing WSW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up long-traveling swells that wrap into its sheltered shoreline. The beach break offers mellow, crumbly waves that are forgiving for beginners and longboarders, though powerful northeast ground swells in autumn can push the surf to more punchy, hollow conditions. Surfing in Maine means cold water year-round, wild coastal scenery, and a refreshingly uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to brave the chill.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Harbor Beach is 1-2ft with a 9.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph 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 Harbor Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft ESE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft SSE 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 Harbor Beach is Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 3.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Harbor Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Harbor 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.
Harbor Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Harbor Beach is a tucked-away surf spot on the southern Maine coast near York, facing WSW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up long-traveling swells that wrap into its sheltered shoreline. The beach break offers mellow, crumbly waves that are forgiving for beginners and longboarders, though powerful northeast ground swells in autumn can push the surf to more punchy, hollow conditions. Surfing in Maine means cold water year-round, wild coastal scenery, and a refreshingly uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to brave the chill.
The prime season at Harbor 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 Harbor Beach include cold water, rip currents, rocks near shore, lobster trap lines, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Harbor 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
