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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 11s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with moderate WSW wind around 10mph. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph SW winds.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with gentle WSW breeze.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Little Hunters Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSE primary swell at 10s, a 0.3ft WSW wind swell swell at 1s. 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 Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.8s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
