Maine
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Little Hunters 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, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 9mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with light WSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle WSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Little Hunters Beach is a rugged and remote surf spot tucked along the rocky coastline of Acadia National Park in Maine, facing NNE into the Gulf of Maine. The cobblestone cove catches northeast swells generated by North Atlantic storms, producing punchy, powerful shore break that demands respect and experience. Its wild, unspoiled setting draws adventurous surfers willing to brave frigid Maine waters for uncrowded, raw Atlantic energy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Little Hunters Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Little Hunters Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.4ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SW 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 Little Hunters Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Little Hunters Beach works best with a S swell and N 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 Little Hunters 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.
Little Hunters Beach is a beach with a cobblestone bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Little Hunters Beach is a rugged and remote surf spot tucked along the rocky coastline of Acadia National Park in Maine, facing NNE into the Gulf of Maine. The cobblestone cove catches northeast swells generated by North Atlantic storms, producing punchy, powerful shore break that demands respect and experience. Its wild, unspoiled setting draws adventurous surfers willing to brave frigid Maine waters for uncrowded, raw Atlantic energy.
The prime season at Little Hunters 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 Little Hunters Beach include rocks, cobblestones, cold water, strong currents, shore dump, remote location, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Little Hunters 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.
