Old Orchard Beach
Free live surf cam at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, hosted by Abellona Inn & Suites.
Maine
6 free live surf cams tracked in Maine
About Maine Surfing
Maine has one of the most rugged, rocky coastlines in the country, and a small but well-documented cold-water surf community that's grown around it. Southern Maine's sandier beaches near Wells and Old Orchard Beach see the state's most consistent surf, driven by the same fall/winter nor'easter storm track as the rest of New England. Water is cold even in summer.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around January (averaging roughly 4.7 ft) and easing to its calmest around July (roughly 2.3 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 38°F in the coldest month to 64°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 3/2mm wetsuit is the standard choice.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of Maine's 6 tracked cams, 6 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 6
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 6 beach
Cams on the Map
Higgins Beach
Free live surf cam at Higgins Beach, Scarborough, Maine, hosted by Higgins Beach Properties.
Gooch’s Beach
Free live surf cam at Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunkport, Maine, hosted by Seaside Inn via a live YouTube feed.
Wells Beach
Free live surf cam at Wells Beach, Maine, hosted by Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort. A long, open sand beach on the southern Maine coast known for consistent beach break surf.
Scarborough Beach State Park
Free live surf cam at Scarborough Beach State Park in Scarborough, Maine, hosted by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. A wide, exposed beach break just south of Portland, popular with the southern Maine surf community.
Long Sands
Free live cam overlooking Long Sands Beach in York, Maine, hosted by Liquid Dreams Surf Shop. A wide beach break that picks up northeast swells from summer through fall.