Reid State Park Surf Forecast, Maine

Maine

Popham Beach1-2ft Fowler Beach2-3ft Willard Beach2-3ft

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair

Wave Height

2-3ft

knee to waist high

Swell Period

7.3s

Wind

10mph

E / Gusts 19mph

Conditions

Poor - Fair

Active Swells

Primary

3.1ft @ 7sS

Wind Swell

1.1ft @ 3sENE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 313-4ft

Fair - Good

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 13-4ft

Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s SSE|2-6mph SSE

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNE wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s SSE|7-10mph NE

Sat

4ft

Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Reid State Park Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

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.

Cold water temperaturesStrong currentsRocky outcropsOccasional riptides

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Reid State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Reid State Park?

The current wave height at Reid State Park is 2-3ft with a 7.3s swell period. Wind is E at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.

How accurate is the Reid State Park surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Reid State Park?

The current breaking wave height at Reid State Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.1ft S primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft ENE 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.

When is the best time to surf Reid State Park?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Reid State Park is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.