80°
Partly Sunny
1%
73
York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Ogunquit Beach
A 3.5-mile sand barrier between the Ogunquit River and the Atlantic, reached via a wooden footbridge from the town center. The name means "beautiful place by the sea" in Abenaki — the village earned it. Less rowdy than Old Orchard, more polished than York; the Maine beach to go to if you want classic Atlantic surf with a walkable arts town behind you.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
56°F water · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 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 58. 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
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
69 /100
good
52 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 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
80°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
SW
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
77°F
Rain Showers Likely
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Next High Tide
9:00 PM
9.5 ft · in 6.3h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:03 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
77°
Rain Showers Likely
71%
31
77°
Patchy Fog
24%
60
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
40
85°
Mostly Sunny
2%
73
88°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
40
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
73
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
Three municipal lots (Main Beach, Footbridge, North Beach) — all paid hourly during summer. Footbridge fills fastest. Trolley connects all three plus downtown.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Ogunquit Beach April 1 – September 8. Leashed only September 9 – March 31. Year-round ban in the Ogunquit River Estuary.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Beach St, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ogunquit Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Ogunquit Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Ogunquit Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Ogunquit Beach April 1 – September 8. Leashed only September 9 – March 31. Year-round ban in the Ogunquit River Estuary.
Is there an entry fee at Ogunquit Beach?
Entry to Ogunquit Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Ogunquit Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ogunquit Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ogunquit Beach?
Amenities at Ogunquit Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, restaurants nearby, trolley access.
When is the water warmest at Ogunquit 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 Ogunquit Beach located?
Ogunquit Beach is in York County, ME, at Beach St, Ogunquit, ME 03907.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS