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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast, Maine

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Scarborough Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.1ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with light winds out of the SSE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|4-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|6-8mph NE
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Scarborough Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Scarborough Beach in Maine is a classic New England beach break that picks up south to southeast swells funneling into Saco Bay, producing mellow, rolling waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The spot faces NNW, meaning it is sheltered from direct open-ocean hammering but catches refracted swell energy that wraps into the bay, keeping conditions manageable even on bigger swell days. Fall is prime time here when hurricane-season groundswells combine with offshore winds and thinning crowds to deliver some of the best surf Maine has to offer.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currentsCrowds in summerHypothermia risk

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

Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Scarborough Beach?
The current wave height at Scarborough Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Scarborough Beach surf forecast?
Our Scarborough 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Scarborough Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Scarborough Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.1ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Scarborough Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Scarborough Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.