Maine
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Harbor Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Harbor Beach, Maine. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with light W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 6s with 7mph from the SSE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 8mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ESE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 7mph and poor - fair by then.
Harbor Beach is a tucked-away surf spot on the southern Maine coast near York, facing WSW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up long-traveling swells that wrap into its sheltered shoreline. The beach break offers mellow, crumbly waves that are forgiving for beginners and longboarders, though powerful northeast ground swells in autumn can push the surf to more punchy, hollow conditions. Surfing in Maine means cold water year-round, wild coastal scenery, and a refreshingly uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to brave the chill.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Harbor Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph 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 Harbor Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft WNW 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Harbor Beach is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 10.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Harbor Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Harbor Beach. 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.
Harbor Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Harbor Beach is a tucked-away surf spot on the southern Maine coast near York, facing WSW into the Gulf of Maine and picking up long-traveling swells that wrap into its sheltered shoreline. The beach break offers mellow, crumbly waves that are forgiving for beginners and longboarders, though powerful northeast ground swells in autumn can push the surf to more punchy, hollow conditions. Surfing in Maine means cold water year-round, wild coastal scenery, and a refreshingly uncrowded lineup that rewards those willing to brave the chill.
The prime season at Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach include cold water, rip currents, rocks near shore, lobster trap lines, hypothermia risk. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Harbor 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
