73°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
26
York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Wells Beach
Seven miles of Atlantic sand from Wells Harbor north toward Drakes Island, set against the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge salt marsh. Quieter and more residential than its Ogunquit and Old Orchard neighbors — the family-cottage-rental Maine beach.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 53% rain · 73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- 53% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
23 /100
skip
6 Swim
55 Sunbathe
20 Walk
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 mph
S
Rain
53%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
9:46 PM
9.5 ft · in 1.8h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ154)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:32 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:40 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 3:32 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 9:46 PM | High | 9.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
7%
77
77°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
44
81°
Mostly Sunny
6%
77
82°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
77
88°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
22%
67
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
44
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 53% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid town lots at Mile Road, Atlantic Avenue, and Casino Square. Cash or app; meters strictly enforced.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, June 16 – September 15. Leashed-only April 1 – June 15. Off-leash permitted at other times outside the June 16 – Sept 15 daytime window per town brochure.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Wells Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Wells Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Wells Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, June 16 – September 15. Leashed-only April 1 – June 15. Off-leash permitted at other times outside the June 16 – Sept 15 daytime window per town brochure.
Is there an entry fee at Wells Beach?
Entry to Wells Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Wells Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wells Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Wells Beach?
Amenities at Wells Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Wells 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 Wells Beach located?
Wells Beach is in York County, ME, at Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090.
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