Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Reid State Park for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Reid State Park, 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph SW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with gentle WSW breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light W winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Reid State Park offers accessible beach breaks along Maine's rocky coastline, with sandy bottom waves that are forgiving for newer surfers. The northward-facing beach captures Atlantic swells well during fall and winter storms, creating consistent peaks across a wide stretch of sand. This scenic park combines solid learning waves with the rugged beauty of Maine's coast, making it a popular destination for East Coast beginners seeking quality conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Reid State Park is 0-1ft with a 6.55s swell period. Wind is SSW 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 Reid State Park is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft SSW 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 Reid State Park is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Reid State Park works best with a SE swell and N 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 Reid State Park. 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.
Reid State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Reid State Park offers accessible beach breaks along Maine's rocky coastline, with sandy bottom waves that are forgiving for newer surfers. The northward-facing beach captures Atlantic swells well during fall and winter storms, creating consistent peaks across a wide stretch of sand. This scenic park combines solid learning waves with the rugged beauty of Maine's coast, making it a popular destination for East Coast beginners seeking quality conditions.
The prime season at Reid State Park 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 Reid State Park include cold water temperatures, strong currents, rocky outcrops, occasional riptides. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Reid State Park 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.
