78°
Partly Sunny
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Cumberland County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Crescent Beach State Park
66 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
A mile of fine sand 8 miles south of Portland — close enough to be the city's default beach day, sheltered enough that the water warms a few degrees above the open coast. Family-friendly with a gentle slope and a backing dune system.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
56°F water · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
67 /100
good
50 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.3 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Rain Showers Likely
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Next High Tide
9:00 PM
9.5 ft · in 6.3h
Water Quality
Elevated
102 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ154)
The GYX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NHZ014 Coastal Rockingham — Portsmouth and Hampton n/a
- MEZ023 Coastal York — Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, n/a
- MEZ024 Coastal Cumberland — Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent n/a
- MEZ025 Sagadahoc — Reid State Park and Popham n/a
- MEZ026 Lincoln — Pemaquid n/a
- MEZ027 Knox — Birch Point n/a
- MEZ028 Coastal Waldo — Moose Point State Park n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:00 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 8:47 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 2:42 PM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 9:00 PM | High | 9.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Rain Showers Likely
63%
39
71°
Patchy Fog
23%
50
80°
Mostly Sunny
13%
73
72°
Mostly Sunny
2%
71
73°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
39
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lot at park entrance. Fills on weekends — go early.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 30. Leashed on trails otherwise.
Entry Fee
$6/adult ME resident, $8/adult non-resident.
Address
66 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Crescent Beach State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Crescent Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Crescent Beach State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 30. Leashed on trails otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Crescent Beach State Park?
$6/adult ME resident, $8/adult non-resident.
Are there lifeguards at Crescent Beach State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Crescent Beach State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Crescent Beach State Park?
Amenities at Crescent Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, picnic area, changing rooms.
When is the water warmest at Crescent Beach State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Crescent Beach State Park located?
Crescent Beach State Park is in Cumberland County, ME, at 66 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS