81°
Partly Sunny
1%
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
56°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South 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
- 81°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
81°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
S
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
76°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
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 · 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
76°
Rain Showers Likely
71%
31
77°
Patchy Fog
24%
60
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
40
79°
Mostly Sunny
2%
73
80°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
40
80°
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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS