Thunder Hole

On the rare occasions when everything is aligned properly — the ocean rising, at half-tide, with the wind pushing from the right direction — waves are forced into a long crevice in the granite rock, compressed against the back wall, and then exploded high into the air. At the same time, the incoming surf rolls large rounded boulders along the bottom of the channel, creating the thundering sound that gives the Hole its name.

Even if the waves happen to be calm during your visit, as most likely they will be, Thunder Hole is still a great place to stand on the rocks and enjoy Acadia’s mountain and ocean views.