Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pine Point 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: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Skip the dawn patrol — 3-4ft and poor - fair early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and fair conditions.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with gentle SW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and 8mph from the SW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate WSW wind around 12mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
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Pine Point Beach is a gently sloping sandy break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing NNW into Saco Bay and picking up long-traveled Atlantic swells that wrap around Cape Elizabeth. The waves here tend to be mellow and mushy, making it a forgiving spot for beginners and longboarders, though fall nor'easters can pump up surprisingly punchy peaks. Maine's notoriously cold waters and shorter surf windows keep crowds thin, rewarding dedicated surfers with uncrowded sessions against a backdrop of rugged New England scenery.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pine Point Beach is 3-4ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pine Point Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.3ft SE primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Pine Point Beach is Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pine Point Beach works best with a SSE swell and NNW 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 Pine Point 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.
Pine Point Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Pine Point Beach is a gently sloping sandy break tucked along the southern Maine coastline near Scarborough, facing NNW into Saco Bay and picking up long-traveled Atlantic swells that wrap around Cape Elizabeth. The waves here tend to be mellow and mushy, making it a forgiving spot for beginners and longboarders, though fall nor'easters can pump up surprisingly punchy peaks. Maine's notoriously cold waters and shorter surf windows keep crowds thin, rewarding dedicated surfers with uncrowded sessions against a backdrop of rugged New England scenery.
The prime season at Pine Point 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 Pine Point Beach include cold water, rip currents, strong currents, seasonal storms, submerged sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pine Point 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.
