62°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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Hancock County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Sand Beach (Acadia National Park)
Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
A small pocket of crushed shell and quartz tucked between pink-granite headlands on the Park Loop Road, with water that rarely climbs out of the fifties even in August. The short scale, big cliffs, and surrounding spruce make it one of the most photographed half-miles of coast in Maine.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
47°F water · 62°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 47°F water — dangerously cold — do not swim
43 /100
ok
20 Swim
58 Sunbathe
74 Walk
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
62°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
47°F
Too cold to swim
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · CAR · MEZ029 · Issued Jun 3, 6:20 PM
Water Quality
Clean
52 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
4:50 AM
Sunset
8:11 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:06 AM | High | 11.0 ft |
| 7:35 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 1:44 PM | High | 9.8 ft |
| 7:40 PM | Low | 2.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Sunny
1%
54
72°
Partly Sunny
1%
63
66°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
28%
43
60°
Chance Rain Showers
54%
24
61°
Mostly Sunny
10%
47
63°
Mostly Sunny
4%
47
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 47°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Park Loop Road lot fills early; covered by Acadia entrance pass. Island Explorer shuttle stops here in season.
Dogs
Non-service dogs prohibited beyond the top of the beach stairs June 15 – September 15. Otherwise leashed (6 ft max) on the beach.
Entry Fee
Acadia National Park entrance pass: $35 per private vehicle (7 days).
Address
Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sand Beach (Acadia National Park).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) dog-friendly?
Non-service dogs prohibited beyond the top of the beach stairs June 15 – September 15. Otherwise leashed (6 ft max) on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Sand Beach (Acadia National Park)?
Acadia National Park entrance pass: $35 per private vehicle (7 days).
Are there lifeguards at Sand Beach (Acadia National Park)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sand Beach (Acadia National Park)?
Amenities at Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) include lifeguards, restrooms, changing rooms.
When is the water warmest at Sand Beach (Acadia National 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 Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) located?
Sand Beach (Acadia National Park) is in Hancock County, ME, at Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
Nearby Beaches
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