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Crescent Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

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Crescent Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
5.85s
Wind
13mph
SSW / Gusts 33mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 6sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
WSW
Season
Fall

Crescent Beach is a scenic sandy break located on the Midcoast Maine shoreline near Owls Head, facing WSW into Muscongus Bay and the Gulf of Maine. The spot picks up south to southeast swells that wrap into the crescent-shaped cove, producing mellow, rolling waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders. What makes this Maine gem unique is its raw, uncrowded nature — cold North Atlantic water, dramatic rocky headlands framing the beach, and the quiet beauty of the Maine coast combine for a surf experience far off the beaten path.

Cold waterRocks at cove edgesStrong rip currentsFogHypothermia riskLobster trap lines

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Crescent Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crescent Beach?
The current wave height at Crescent Beach is 0-1ft with a 5.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Crescent Beach surf forecast?
Our Crescent 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.