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Long Sands Surf Forecast

Maine

Long Sands surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 10sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
4.1ft @ 5sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Long Sands is a wide, gently sloping sandy beach break in York, Maine, offering some of the most accessible surf in the state. Facing northwest toward the open Atlantic fetch, it picks up Northeast and East swells generated by Gulf of Maine storm systems, producing mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. The beach's broad expanse and consistent sand bottom make it a welcoming entry point into Maine's cold-water surf scene, with fall delivering the best combo of swell energy and offshore winds.

Cold waterRip currentsCrowds in summerStrong currents during stormsJellyfish

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Long Sands Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Long Sands?
The current wave height at Long Sands is 1-2ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Long Sands surf forecast?
Our Long Sands 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.