68°
Sunny
2%
63
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
Great day for a beach walk.
54°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 54°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
60 /100
good
45 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
67°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
54°F
Too cold to swim
Water Quality
Elevated
102 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
5:01 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 9.6 ft |
| 7:55 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:12 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 7:54 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
67°
Sunny
0%
63
77°
Mostly Sunny
0%
71
76°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
33
65°
Rain Showers Likely
67%
39
63°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
20%
49
66°
Mostly Sunny
8%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 54°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