80°
Partly Sunny
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York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Goose Rocks Beach
Kings Highway, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Three miles of soft sand sheltered by an offshore barrier reef, giving Goose Rocks unusually calm, shallow water by Maine standards. Residential, low-rise, and protective of its piping plover colonies — expect tight permit enforcement and seasonal nesting closures.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
73°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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:02 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
73°
Rain Showers Likely
68%
58
74°
Patchy Fog
24%
73
81°
Mostly Sunny
14%
85
76°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
77°
Mostly Sunny
14%
85
77°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Permit required Saturday of Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day, 8 AM – 5 PM. Daily $40, weekly $200 (no cash); seasonal $325 online.
Dogs
Apr 1 – Jun 14 leashed only. Jun 15 – Labor Day no dogs 9 AM – 5 PM, leashed other times. Labor Day – Sep 15 leashed. Sep 16 – Mar 31 leashed noon – 6 PM, otherwise under voice control.
Entry Fee
$40 daily / $200 weekly parking permit (in season)
Address
Kings Highway, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Goose Rocks Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Goose Rocks Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Goose Rocks Beach dog-friendly?
Apr 1 – Jun 14 leashed only. Jun 15 – Labor Day no dogs 9 AM – 5 PM, leashed other times. Labor Day – Sep 15 leashed. Sep 16 – Mar 31 leashed noon – 6 PM, otherwise under voice control.
Is there an entry fee at Goose Rocks Beach?
$40 daily / $200 weekly parking permit (in season)
Are there lifeguards at Goose Rocks Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Goose Rocks Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Goose Rocks Beach?
Amenities at Goose Rocks Beach include restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Goose Rocks Beach?
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 Goose Rocks Beach located?
Goose Rocks Beach is in York County, ME, at Kings Highway, Kennebunkport, ME 04046.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS