Maine
Expect 2-3ft waves early on SSE swell at 4s.
Expect 2-3ft waves early on SSE swell at 4s.
Best window·Thursday 5PM–8PM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on SSE swell at 7s. Size picks up as the day goes on — 2-3ft by afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 12mph NE winds, poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 9s with moderate NNW wind around 9mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
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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 2-3ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. 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 2-3ft, produced by a 2.1ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.2ft 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 Reid State Park is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated 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. 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).
