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Harbor Beach Surf Forecast

Maine

Harbor Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.8s
Wind
7mph
SSW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
3.3ft @ 5sS

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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 glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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 Flat with a 4.8s swell period. Wind is SSW 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.