Surfboard Rental
Pine Point Beach offers a great spot for all levels of surfing. Whether you are learning to surf or want a board to catch the surprise swell, we’ve got you covered at Good Ways.
All surfboards are $50 for the day and must be returned by close of business, same day (7:59pm)
To rent a board you must be 18, show your driver’s license or form of ID, and have a credit card. All rentals are “first come – first served”. We do not offer reservations.
Styles: Longboards and shortboards
Pro tip: Stay away from large crowds, and always give wave priority to the first surfer up and closest to the peak!
PINE POINT BEACH SURF REPORT: MONDAY 7/20
A crisp, clean morning line is styling across the sandbars at Pine Point Beach today. Weather conditions are serving up a beautiful, warm summer day with land temperatures climbing to a comfortable 79°F under a mix of sun and passing clouds. Wind vectors are highly favorable early on, blowing out of the west-northwest at 11 knots to provide clean morning grooming before shifting into a light afternoon sea breeze. The surf is holding steady at a playful 1 to 2 feet (soft knee high sliders), backed by a soft 0.4 meter south-southeast swell clicking at 7 seconds. Because this smaller energy needs a cushion of incoming water to clear the shallow inside sandbars, the premium window for a slide sits between 7:15 PM and 10:15 PM, catching the late evening mid tide push right as the water fills back into the beach.
The bigger news is on the horizon: a new, stronger swell system is tracking toward the coast, setting up a noticeable bump in size and energy for the coming days.
Don’t hit the lineup on an empty stomach. Swing by Good Ways Market & Deli on your way down to the beach and order a Breakfast Sub or a signature hot dog, like the New Dog, depending on what you’re feeling—it’s the absolute perfect fuel for a long summer log session.
| Today (7/20) | Tomorrow (7/21) | Wednesday (7/22) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Surf Height | 1–2 ft (soft knee-high sliders) | 2–3 ft (fun, building waist-high sets) | 2–3 ft+ (consistent chest-high lines) |
| Swell | 0.4m @ 7s SSE | 0.7m @ 9s SSE | 0.9m @ 10s SSE |
| Wind | 11 knot WNW (clean morning grooming) | 14 knot SE (moderate onshore texture) | 8 knot W (glassy morning clean-up) |
| Water Temp | 65°F | 65°F | 66°F |
| Air Temp | 79°F / 63°F | 69°F / 62°F | 75°F / 60°F |
| Best time to go | 7:15 PM–10:15 PM | 8:00AM–11:00AM | 8:45 AM–11:45 AM |
Today’s Tides
HIGH tide 4:31 AM 9.4 ft—LOW tide 10:48 AM -.1 ft—HIGH tide 5:01 PM 9.9 ft—LOW tide 11:13 PM 0.5 ft
Looking Ahead:
On Tuesday, cooler marine layer conditions slip back in as overcast skies return and land temperatures drop to a crisper 69°F. However, the surf begins to wake up, lifting to a fun 2 to 3 feet with building waist high sets as a fresh 0.7 meter south-southeast swell arrives at a longer 9 second interval. Onshore southeast winds at 14 knots will introduce moderate texture, making the cleaner morning incoming tide your best bet. Moving into Wednesday, the system peaks with consistent 2 to 3 foot+ chest high lines stretching out across the sandbars, driven by a solid 0.9 meter swell clicking at 10 seconds. Skies turn partly cloudy with temperatures rebounding to a comfortable 75°F, while a light 8-knot westerly morning wind delivers highly pristine, glassy conditions. If you’ve got family staying for the extended week or need a high volume setup to maximize these building summer lines, swing by the shop to rent a surfboard from our rental fleet, we’ve got the perfect log ready for your next session.
Surfing Pine Point
Pine Point Beach sits at the top of a 7 mile long crescent shaped sandy beach. It is generally more sheltered than Higgins Beach, its neighbor to the North, making it a favorite for longboarders and cleaner conditions on massive days.
To get the best possible session at Pine Point, you want to aim for these specific conditions:
- Ideal Swell Direction
- Best: Southeast (SE)
- Good: East-Southeast (ESE)
- Pine Point needs a bit of angle to get into the bay. A South swell often bypasses it, while a pure East or Northeast swell can sometimes get blocked by Cape Elizabeth.
- Ideal Wind Direction
- Offshore (BEST): Northwest (NW) or West (W)
- Sideshore: Southwest (SW) can be okay if light, but it often creates a bump on the face.
- Onshore (AVOID): Anything from the East or South will typically turn the water into a choppy, blown out mess.
- The Best Tide
- Optimal Window: Low to Mid-Tide (Incoming)
- Pine Point is famous for mushing out at high tide. As the water gets deep against the beach the waves lose their breaking power and become mushy or disappear entirely.
- The Sweet Spot: Start your session about 2 hours before low tide and say until about two hours after. The incoming tide often has the most push and can create longer rides.
Pro Tip: If Pine Point looks flat but you see lines moving in the distance, check the jetties near the northern and southern ends of the beach. Sometimes sand bars can funnel small waves into much more rideable waves than the middle of the beach.
