Maine
1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3+ft, 7s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3+ft on SE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor - fair with moderate W wind around 10mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 15mph N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 9s with gentle NNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 1-2ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 2.2ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft SSE secondary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Little Hunters Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
