Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pine Point Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph SSW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light WSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with gentle WSW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
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 1ft with a 9.25s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pine Point Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Tuesday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 1ft waves, a 9.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
