Maine
2-3ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
2-3ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·4-6ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 3–4+ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on SSE swell at 4s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with light W winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and 11mph NNE winds. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 4–6ft, 8s period, rated Good. Should be a good one — 4-5ft on NE swell at 6s with moderate N wind around 11mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Solid day on tap with 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 10s and light NW winds.
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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 2-3ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. 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 Pine Point Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.1ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.3ft SE 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 Pine Point Beach is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. 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).
