York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean

Ferry Beach State Park

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 Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Isolated rain showers between 10pm and 11pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — clear conditions

74 /100

great

69 Sunbathe

80 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

69°F

Rain Showers Likely

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

9:05 PM

9.2 ft · in 6.3h

Water Quality

Clean

10 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

NWS SRF · GYX · Issued Jun 25, 12:41 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:01 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
8:54 AM	High	8.0 ft
2:44 PM	Low	1.5 ft
9:05 PM	High	9.2 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

70°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

69°

Rain Showers Likely

65%

Sat Jun 27

71°

Patchy Fog

24%

Sun Jun 28

75°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

15%

Mon Jun 29

74°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 30

75°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Wed Jul 1

75°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%

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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic areaboardwalk

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.