68°
Sunny
2%
75
York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072
A short, soft-sand frontage on Saco Bay backed by an unusual stand of tupelo trees at the northern edge of their range. Boardwalks through the dunes and a network of woodland nature trails make it more than just a beach stop.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
74 /100
great
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
73°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
10 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
5:02 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | High | 9.4 ft |
| 7:55 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:15 PM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 7:56 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
73°
Sunny
0%
84
77°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
76°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
52
63°
Rain Showers Likely
69%
41
61°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
23%
60
66°
Mostly Sunny
8%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use fee at entry booth.
Dogs
Leashed (4 ft) in the park year-round; not allowed on the beach April 1 – September 30.
Entry Fee
$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026 standard rate)
Address
95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ferry Beach State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Ferry Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Ferry Beach State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed (4 ft) in the park year-round; not allowed on the beach April 1 – September 30.
Is there an entry fee at Ferry Beach State Park?
$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026 standard rate)
Are there lifeguards at Ferry Beach State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ferry 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 Ferry Beach State Park?
Amenities at Ferry Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area, boardwalk.
When is the water warmest at Ferry 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 Ferry Beach State Park located?
Ferry Beach State Park is in York County, ME, at 95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS