68°
Mostly Sunny
14%
75
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 a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog and scattered rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 1.4 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
68°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 9 mph
SW
Rain
14%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
59°F
Light Rain Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
8:38 PM
10.8 ft · in 5.9h
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · CAR · MEZ029 · Issued Jun 25, 6:30 AM
Water Quality
Clean
52 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
4:49 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 8:24 AM | High | 9.6 ft |
| 2:24 PM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 8:38 PM | High | 10.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
59°
Light Rain Likely
60%
42
62°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
10%
69
64°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
37
71°
Mostly Sunny
9%
76
70°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
65
70°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
17%
75
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
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.
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