Scarborough Beach State Park

Scarborough Beach State Park is a beach break in Scarborough, ME, covered by a free live cam from Scarborough Beach State Park.

About the Break

Scarborough is a long sand beach break exposed to south and southeast swells, with enough width to spread the crowd out even on a good day. It works across tide stages and holds up better in wind than more sheltered spots nearby. It’s a popular stop for the Portland-area surf community, along with neighboring Higgins Beach just to the north. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Scarborough Beach State Park, a Maine state park in Scarborough with day-use admission, lifeguard services, and a live surf webcam. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Scarborough Beach State Park sits on the Atlantic coast in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. See the Maine surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Scarborough Beach State Park surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Scarborough Beach State Park in Scarborough, ME — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.