Sagadahoc County, ME · Atlantic Ocean

Popham Beach State Park

10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562

A three-mile sweep of sand at the mouth of the Kennebec River where shifting channels and offshore islands rearrange the shoreline year to year. Strong currents and dropoffs are real, so swimming is best near the lifeguard stations during the staffed season.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog between 11pm and midnight, then patchy fog and scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

68°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

74 /100

great

69 Sunbathe

80 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.

NOAA station 8418150 · Observed 7.37 ft · Predicted 6.08 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

68°F

Clear

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

63°F

Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

9:00 PM

9.5 ft · in 6.2h

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 10mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ152)

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

4:58 AM

Sunset

8:25 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

Today Jun 25

68°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

63°

Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

52%

Sat Jun 27

66°

Isolated Rain Showers

21%

Sun Jun 28

69°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%

Mon Jun 29

71°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 30

71°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

Wed Jul 1

71°

Partly Sunny

13%

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 entrance gate.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 30. Leashed pets welcome October 1 – March 31.

Entry Fee

$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026)

Address

10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersgrillspicnic area

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Popham Beach State Park.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Popham Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Popham Beach State Park dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 30. Leashed pets welcome October 1 – March 31.

Is there an entry fee at Popham Beach State Park?

$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026)

Are there lifeguards at Popham Beach State Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Popham 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 Popham Beach State Park?

Amenities at Popham Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, grills, picnic area.

When is the water warmest at Popham 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 Popham Beach State Park located?

Popham Beach State Park is in Sagadahoc County, ME, at 10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562.