Short Sands Surf Forecast
Maine
Current Conditions
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Spot Guide
Short Sands is a sheltered crescent beach tucked into York, Maine, offering mellow, forgiving waves that make it one of the most approachable surf spots along the Maine coast. Facing northwest toward the open Atlantic through the Gulf of Maine, it picks up southeast and east swells that wrap into the bay, producing soft rolling waves ideal for learners and longboarders. The spot has a lively summer beach town atmosphere, but fall brings cleaner conditions, fewer crowds, and the pumping northeast swells that the Maine coastline is known for.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and calm winds. Surf tapers off through the afternoon to 2-3ft.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.
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