Maine
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ash Point, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 9mph S winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s and gentle WNW breeze.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with moderate NNW wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on S swell at 6s. Size picks up as the day goes on — 2-3ft by afternoon.
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Ash Point is a rocky point break located on Maine's midcoast, offering peeling waves that wrap around the granite-studded shoreline. The westward-facing exposure captures southern and southwestern swells while the rocky point formation creates defined wave corridors with reasonable shape and consistency. This quieter spot rewards patient surfers with quality shape during autumn swells when Atlantic storms align with favorable offshore easterly winds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ash Point is 2-3ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ash Point is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.1ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 0.2ft SE secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Ash Point is Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ash Point works best with a E swell and W 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 Ash Point. 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.
Ash Point is a point with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ash Point is a rocky point break located on Maine's midcoast, offering peeling waves that wrap around the granite-studded shoreline. The westward-facing exposure captures southern and southwestern swells while the rocky point formation creates defined wave corridors with reasonable shape and consistency. This quieter spot rewards patient surfers with quality shape during autumn swells when Atlantic storms align with favorable offshore easterly winds.
The prime season at Ash Point 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 Ash Point include rocks, sharp granite outcrops, cold water, urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ash Point 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
