Surfing in OOB
OOB isn't a hardcore surf town, but it has a real local scene, soft beach break, longboard-friendly, best on south and southeast swells, with three named breaks inside town and several more within 20 minutes.
Updated May 2026
Breaks
Surfside Avenue (most consistent on south swell), Pier-area sandbars (sometimes works on a clean north swell), Grand Beach (works on bigger south swells, less crowded). Best swell window August through October.
Conditions
Average wave 2, 4 ft, occasional 6+ on hurricane swells. Water temp 38°F (winter) to 65°F (late summer), 4/3 wetsuit minimum spring/fall, full hood/booties December, April.
Local rules
Surf during posted hours; lifeguards may flag-out the water if conditions are unsafe. No surf zones aren't formally designated but locals respect the lifeguard-stand zone (no shortboards near swimmers).
Lessons & rentals
Aquaholics, Black Point Surf Shop (Scarborough), Liquid Dreams (south of OOB), all run lessons and rentals.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, and MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.