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Use the seven-day trend
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Respect cold water
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Use NOAA Water for rivers, NWS marine forecasts for saltwater, and Maine’s current fishing rules before leaving.
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Plan around swell, wind, tide and cold water.
Start with the current surf picture, look at the live cameras, then open your beach region for local wind, tide and rip-current guidance.
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Maine Storm-Surf & Cold-Water Guide
Six reminders for powerful swell, freezing water and rapidly changing conditions.
Watch period, not height alone
Longer-period swell carries more energy. Compare beach surf with buoy height, peak period and direction.
Wind can make or break it
Local wind and gusts can change surface quality quickly and create debris or dangerous shorebreak.
Tide changes every break
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Read every official alert
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Maine Live Cameras
See Maine weather as it looks right now.
Start with live beach, surf, island, harbor and lobster-wharf views from York County to Passamaquoddy Bay, then explore the official FAA network from York County to Aroostook County.
Beach, Surf & Coastal Cams
Use these cameras with the Maine Surf Forecast, official alerts and local conditions. A camera shows one view—not whether the water is safe.
Southern Maine Beach & Surf Cams
York County through Casco BayHiggins Beach
An open-ocean view of one of Maine’s best-known year-round surf beaches.
Camera: Steve Seabury · Higgins Beach PropertiesWatch live ↗Scarborough Beach
A surf-focused live view for checking waves, wind texture and visibility.
Camera: Scarborough Beach State ParkWatch live ↗Long Sands Beach
A wide Atlantic view that is especially useful during large storm swell.
Camera: Anchorage InnWatch live ↗Fox’s Lobster House
A live view across the water to Nubble Light from this longtime York Beach lobster restaurant.
Camera: Boston and Maine Live · Fox’s Lobster HouseWatch live ↗Ogunquit Coast
Choose among Main Beach, Marginal Way, Perkins Cove and other coastal views.
Directory: Ogunquit Chamber of CommerceView cameras ↗Wells Beach
A beachfront view for checking the open coast, sky and nearshore conditions.
Camera: Atlantic Oceanfront HotelWatch live ↗Kennebunk Beach
A direct oceanfront view for checking beach, surf and visibility in the Kennebunks.
Camera: Seaside InnWatch live ↗The Clam Shack Striper Cam
An underwater look beneath the shack’s pilings in the Kennebunk River, best on a rising tide from late spring into early fall.
Camera: The Clam ShackWatch live ↗Cape Porpoise Lobster Dock
A frequently refreshed view of the working pier, harbor and lobster fleet in Cape Porpoise.
Camera: Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. · SebecTecWatch live ↗Old Orchard Beach
Multiple beachfront cameras covering the Pier, Surfside and quieter stretches.
Directory: Old Orchard Beach Chamber of CommerceView cameras ↗Maine Islands & Working Waterfronts
Isles of Shoals through Penobscot BayAppledore Island
A live island view from the Shoals Marine Laboratory radar tower, looking over the rugged Gulf of Maine coast.
Camera: Shoals Marine LaboratoryWatch live ↗Island Lobster Company
A live Casco Bay waterfront view from a commercial lobster family’s trap-to-table restaurant deck.
Camera: EarthCam · Island Lobster CompanyWatch live ↗Monhegan Harbor & Meadow
Two real-time island feeds covering the harbor, dock, Manana Island, town center and meadow.
Cameras: Monhegan RestorationsView cameras ↗Carver’s Harbor
An official town link to the live ferry-terminal view and island weather observations.
Camera: Vinalhaven Sea Level Rise and Climate CommitteeWatch live ↗Midcoast & Downeast Coastal Cams
Pemaquid Point through Passamaquoddy BayPemaquid Point Surf Cams
Official year-round streams from Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park on the Bristol Parks & Recreation channel.
Cameras: Bristol Parks & RecreationView surf cams ↗Rockport Harbor
An official municipal harbor view for checking visibility, wind and coastal weather.
Camera: Town of RockportWatch live ↗Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound
Tide, sunset and bridge views from the working waterfront at the gateway to Mount Desert Island.
Cameras: Trenton Bridge Lobster PoundView cameras ↗Bar Harbor Waterfront
Live views of Main Street, the waterfront and Frenchman Bay from downtown Bar Harbor.
Camera: Geddy’sWatch live ↗Southwest Harbor
A working-harbor view from Dysart’s Marina on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island.
Camera: BarHarborCam · Dysart’s MarinaWatch live ↗Eastport Muni Weather Cameras
Four official directional views on Moose Island for checking visibility and sky conditions near Eastport, Lubec and Passamaquoddy Bay.
Cameras: FAA WeatherCams · LifeFlight of MaineOpen Eastport cams ↗These are credited outbound links. Jason Nappi Weather does not own, operate or re-host the camera feeds. Availability, timestamps and access are controlled by each camera owner.
FAA Weather Cameras
A quick camera guide
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A camera can be delayed or temporarily unavailable. Confirm the image time before treating it as current.
Compare the clear-day view
FAA sites may include a clear-day reference that helps reveal reduced visibility, low clouds or obscured terrain.
Use forecasts and alerts too
Camera images show one point in time. Conditions can differ nearby and change before the next image arrives.
FAA weather-camera images generally update about every 10 minutes and are intended to improve situational awareness. They do not replace official forecasts, warnings, road reports or safe travel decisions.
Featured Food
Discover hidden gems and seasonal favorites across Maine.
Seafood, pizza, burgers, food trucks, ice cream, breakfast and the local places worth a detour—collected from Jason’s own food adventures.
Find a Stop Near You
Before You Go
Pick a category
Open Jason’s list right here, with his photos and notes—without leaving the new site.
Use the live map
Build a route around nearby recommendations or save a spot for your next Maine road trip.
Check current details
Hours, menus and seasonal openings can change. Confirm directly with the business before making a special trip.
These are personal recommendations, not a ranking. New favorite cards can be added directly to this section as Jason’s collection grows.
All Favorites
Tap any category to explore Jason’s recommendations without leaving the new site.
Jason’s Maine Lobster Favorites
Start with the complete Lobster Tour, then tap any restaurant card to read it full size.
South to north
Fox’s Lobster House
York Beach
Footbridge Lobster
Perkins Cove · Ogunquit
MacDaddy’s
Wells
Bailey’s Lobster Pound
Scarborough
Bite Into Maine
Cape Elizabeth
Mr. Sea’s Lobster Pound
Lewiston
Five Islands Lobster Co.
Georgetown
Red’s Eats
Wiscasset
Sprague’s Lobster
Wiscasset · Featured tour stop
McLoons Lobster Shack
South Thomaston
Nunan’s Lobster Hut
Kennebunkport · Lobster dinner & blueberry pie
The Lobster Shack
Cape Elizabeth · Ocean view, lobster rolls & pie
Jason’s Maine Pizza Favorites
Start with both complete pizza tours, then tap any recommendation card to read it full size. Every style is welcome, and this is not a ranking.
Big flavor, no unnecessary ranking
Tap either authentic recommendation card to read it full size, then browse the focused list below.
Gotta Be Frank Gourmet
Southern Maine · Burgers and sandwiches that will blow your mind
Foodworks
Portland · House-made roast beef and hidden sandwich gems
Maine favorites on the move
Start with Jason’s complete food-truck collection, then tap any recommendation card to read it full size.
Mow’s Munchies
Featured bite: Onion Crunch Burger
Cargo Pizza Company
Handcrafted pizza, burgers and fries
Somethin’s Fishy
Seafood favorites
Gotta Be Frank Gourmet
Gourmet hot dogs
Bowlicious
Creative bowls
Meet on the Street
Addictive tacos and fries
Nate & Ollie’s Rolled Ice Cream
Bonus dessert truck
Jason’s Maine Ice Cream Tour
Open all four tour cards first, then tap any original ice cream or dessert recommendation to read it full size.
Scoop Deck
Wells
Dairy Joy
Featured stop
Kettle Cove
Cape Elizabeth
Round Top
Damariscotta
Polar Treat
Downeast Maine
Gifford’s Ice Cream
Skowhegan · Inland bonus
Morning stops worth building a trip around
Tap Jason’s original Omelette Factory card to read the complete recommendation, then browse the growing morning list.
The Omelette Factory
Ogunquit · Jason’s featured breakfast stop
The places Jason still thinks about
Start with both collections, then tap any restaurant card to read Jason’s original recommendation full size.
Walkers Maine
Wood-fired perfection plus donuts
The Front Yard
Surf and turf so good it’s not fair
M.C. Perkins Cove
A Heaven-on-Earth experience
Hurricane Restaurant
Flawless execution and savory bliss
Bistro Leluco
A hidden gem with ultimate culinary delights
Vesta
Food and service you crave long after leaving
Pomelia
One of Jason’s best dining experiences
Chez Rosa
Steak frites and service few can match
Helen’s Restaurant
A must for Maine wild blueberry pie
The Knotted Apron
Attention to detail on an extreme level
Road Trip Weather
Plan around the forecast—not just the map.
See official weather and active hazards near the time you are expected to reach each part of the drive.
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Trip Timeline
Weather from the National Weather Service or Environment Canada. Routing uses OpenStreetMap data. Forecasts and travel times can change—check official road conditions and warnings before leaving.
Climate
Canadian historical observations: Environment and Climate Change Canada climate data →
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Climate period
Nearest long-term station
Top 5 warmest
Top 5 coolest
Station-based climate data from ACIS and the NOAA Regional Climate Centers. Rankings use available years with sufficient observations.
Tropical Center
No immediate tropical signal for New England.
Checking Atlantic systems and official tropical alerts across all six New England states.
Jason’s New England Take
The live New England impact summary will appear here.
Atlantic-first live map
The Atlantic opens first for New England. Switch basins below the map, or open the map for the full official NHC outlook.
Active storms · Atlantic first
Basin outlook
What New England should watch
IMPACTS CAN ARRIVE FAR FROM THE CENTERCoast & surf
Large swell, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding can reach New England before the storm’s wind or rain.
Rain & flooding
Tropical moisture and remnants can produce flooding well inland, even when the center stays away from Maine.
Wind & outages
A broad or transitioning system can spread damaging wind beyond the cone, especially where trees or soil are vulnerable.
Track & transition
Storms approaching New England often accelerate or become post-tropical. Impacts—not the label alone—matter most.
Preparedness & official tools
Official NOAA National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service data. New England impact status is a screening summary—not a substitute for local watches, warnings or emergency instructions.
Nor’easter Center
Tracking a strong, slow nor’easter Friday through the weekend. Dangerous surf and persistent northeast wind are the clearest Maine impacts. A soaking rain is possible, but totals and how far north it reaches depend on where the low loops.
Nor’easter: dangerous surf, prolonged wind and track-dependent rain
A strong coastal storm will slow and loop near southern New England this weekend. Dangerous surf and rip currents build along Maine’s coast Friday and persist through Sunday. Offshore seas around 10 feet, possibly near 15 feet around Jeffrey’s Ledge, and northeast gusts above 35 mph for more than two days are possible from Casco Bay south toward the Seacoast. Gusts near 45 mph are possible Sunday. Repeated onshore wind and waves may cause significant splashover and localized coastal flooding near high tides. Rain moves into southern Maine Friday night and may linger into Monday morning. A widespread soaking remains possible, but the heaviest rain signal is currently over eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Maine’s totals and the northern edge of the rain still depend on where the low stalls. Downeast Maine may see rain and gusty wind, while northern Maine may stay much drier. Avoid rocks, jetties and seawalls. See Premium for my detailed Coast, Inland and Mountains forecast and rain timeline.
How the six alert modes work＋
Warm-season mode; evergreen information remains available.
No nor’easter threat is being tracked.
A coastal storm is possible, but details remain uncertain.
A nor’easter is increasingly likely to affect part of New England.
Significant impacts are imminent or occurring.
The storm has departed, but outages, flooding or cleanup continue.
Understand the storm before it arrives.
Nor’easters can bring heavy snow or rain, gale-force wind, rough seas and coastal flooding. They are possible year-round, but are most frequent and most violent from September through April.
What is a nor’easter?
It is an East Coast low that typically moves northward near the coastline. As it strengthens, winds over New England can blow from the northeast while cold continental air meets warmer, moisture-rich Atlantic air.
The track
They usually form near the East Coast between Georgia and New Jersey, then move northeast and often reach peak strength near New England and the Canadian Maritimes.
The fuel
Cold polar air moving toward the Atlantic meets warmer, moisture-rich air near the Gulf Stream. That sharp temperature contrast can help a coastal low deepen rapidly.
The hazards
The biggest impact is not always snow. Rain, destructive wind, prolonged power outages, dangerous surf and flooding over several high-tide cycles can be just as serious.
Nor’easter vs. blizzard
The terms are not interchangeable. A nor’easter is a storm system; a blizzard is a specific set of wind and visibility conditions.
Nor’easter
- Tracks along or near the East Coast
- Can bring rain, snow, strong wind and rough surf
- May cause coastal flooding and erosion
Blizzard
- Sustained wind or frequent gusts of at least 35 mph
- Falling and/or blowing snow
- Visibility frequently below ¼ mile for at least three hours
Key takeaway: A nor’easter can produce blizzard conditions, but a nor’easter is not automatically a blizzard.
Why New England’s coast is vulnerable
Maine’s long, exposed shoreline is especially sensitive, but the same combination of onshore wind, large waves and high astronomical tides can affect coastal communities from Connecticut and Rhode Island through Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
- Large waves and rough surf
Powerful swell can create dangerous shoreline conditions well before the storm center arrives.
- High tide and storm surge
Persistent onshore wind can pile water toward the coast and worsen splash-over and flooding.
- Erosion and coastal roads
Repeated wave action can damage dunes, seawalls and vulnerable roadways.
- Outages beyond the shore
Strong wind and wet ground can bring down trees and power lines across inland New England too.
A simple preparation checklist
Prepare supplies for at least three days and make decisions before conditions deteriorate.
- 01Outages
Test flashlights, smoke alarms and carbon-monoxide detectors; keep a battery-powered way to receive alerts.
- 02Generators
Operate generators outdoors, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents, with exhaust pointed away from the home.
- 03Charging devices
Charge phones and power banks early, and write down important contacts in case internet service fails.
- 04Food, water and medications
Keep at least three days of essentials, including prescriptions and items needed by children, older adults and pets.
- 05Travel
Check road conditions, change plans before the storm peaks and keep a winter emergency kit in the vehicle.
- 06Flood-prone roads
Never drive through floodwater. Water depth and road damage are difficult to judge, especially at night.
- 07Marine and shoreline conditions
Secure equipment early and stay off beaches, rocks, piers and seawalls when dangerous surf is expected.
Winter Resources
Forecasts, impact guidance and snow analysis directly from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Five of New England’s most consequential nor’easters
Not a formal ranking—these landmark events show how differently a nor’easter can affect the region.
1888The Great BlizzardMarch 11–14＋
- Set the benchmark for Northeast blizzards, with 46.7 inches recorded at Albany and much deeper drifts.
- Transportation and daily life collapsed; roads were blocked for days and fuel deliveries stopped in some cities.
1978The Blizzard of ’78February 5–7＋
- Boston measured 26.7 inches of snow while Logan Airport gusted to 83 mph and Cape Cod reported a 92 mph gust.
- Heavy snow, severe drifting, coastal flooding and stranded travelers made it one of New England’s defining winter disasters.
1991The Halloween Nor’easter“The Perfect Storm” · October 28–November 1＋
- A powerful nor’easter absorbed moisture and energy from Hurricane Grace, then moved unusually west toward the coast.
- A 4–5 foot storm surge and waves up to 25 feet battered the coast; the six-person crew of the Andrea Gail was lost.
1993The Storm of the CenturyMarch 12–14＋
- Blizzard conditions covered the Northeast, with some areas receiving up to 40 inches and snowfall rates of 5–6 inches per hour.
- Strong wind and record-low pressure made travel extremely difficult; NOAA’s Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale rates it Category 5, Extreme.
2015Boston’s Winter BlitzFour major storms in less than 20 days＋
- Boston recorded 94.4 inches in 30 days, smashing its previous 58.8-inch record.
- The season reached a then-record 108.6 inches, with repeated snow, wind, coastal flooding, bitter cold and roof-loading concerns.
Educational content and storm history are summarized from official NOAA, National Weather Service, Weather Prediction Center and NOHRSC resources. Always follow current local watches, warnings and emergency instructions.
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Nor’easter: dangerous surf Friday, coastal wind this weekend
Thursday stays mostly dry. Dangerous surf and rip currents build Friday. Northeast wind could gust over 35 mph for more than two days along the southern Maine coast, with the strongest winds Sunday. Rain may linger into Monday, but Maine’s totals still depend on the storm’s loop; the strongest heavy-rain signal remains over southern New England. Watch for splashover and avoid rocks, jetties and seawalls. Open More → Nor’easter Center for updates, and Premium for my detailed Maine forecast.
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Southern and western Maine
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Northern and eastern Maine, including Bangor
Astronomy
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Space Weather
Translating Kp and the solar wind into a practical Northern Lights outlook.
This latitude-based guide is approximate, not a guarantee. Earth’s magnetic geography and the aurora oval vary; confirm on NOAA’s live map. Darkness, clear skies and low light pollution are still required.