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Harbor Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Long Sands1-2+ftShort Sands2-3+ftOgunquit River1-2ft
Harbor Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
5mph
NE / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
1.2ft @ 7sSSE
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 9sSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|4-8mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|11-12mph NE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Harbor Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

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.

Cold waterRip currentsRocks near shoreLobster trap linesHypothermia risk

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

Harbor Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Harbor Beach?
The current wave height at Harbor Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Harbor Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Harbor Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Harbor Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft SE tertiary 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.
When is the best time to surf Harbor Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Harbor Beach is Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.