Little Hunters Beach Surf Forecast, Maine
Maine
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.55s
Wind
12mph
NE / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sS
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 5sE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light N winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|3-4mph SE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate NNE wind around 11mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|8-11mph NNE
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor
6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Little Hunters Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Cobblestone
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall
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.
RocksCobblestonesCold waterStrong currentsShore dumpRemote locationHypothermia risk
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Little Hunters Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Little Hunters Beach?
The current wave height at Little Hunters Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Little Hunters Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Little Hunters Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Little Hunters Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft S primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft E wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Little Hunters Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Little Hunters Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.