Long Sands Surf Forecast, Maine
Maine
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
4mph
ESE / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
2.4ft @ 8sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|6-9mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with 10mph from the NE.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-11mph NE
Forecast Charts
Long Sands Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
Long Sands is a wide, gently sloping sandy beach break in York, Maine, offering some of the most accessible surf in the state. Facing northwest toward the open Atlantic fetch, it picks up Northeast and East swells generated by Gulf of Maine storm systems, producing mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The beach's broad expanse and consistent sand bottom make it a welcoming entry point into Maine's cold-water surf scene, with fall delivering the best combo of swell energy and offshore winds.
Cold waterRip currentsCrowds in summerStrong currents during stormsJellyfish
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Long Sands Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Long Sands?
The current wave height at Long Sands is 1-2+ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Long Sands surf forecast?
Our Long Sands 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 Long Sands?
The current breaking wave height at Long Sands is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.4ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 2.4ft SSE secondary swell at 8s. 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 Long Sands?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Long Sands is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.