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Harbor Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

Harbor Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
5.15s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 5sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

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.

Cold waterRip currentsRocks near shoreLobster trap linesHypothermia risk

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Harbor Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Harbor Beach?
The current wave height at Harbor Beach is 0-1ft with a 5.15s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Harbor Beach surf forecast?
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.