73°
Sunny
2%
73
York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Long Sands Beach
Long Beach Ave, York, ME 03909
A 1.5-mile arc of sand fronting Route 1A in York Beach, with Nubble Light at the south end. One of the more accessible Maine beaches — Route 1A runs the entire length and there's parallel street parking the whole way. Surfable on a north swell.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
54°F water · 73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 54°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
69 /100
good
52 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
S
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
54°F
Too cold to swim
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
5:04 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 9.6 ft |
| 7:55 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:12 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 7:54 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny
0%
71
83°
Mostly Sunny
0%
73
82°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
34
64°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
74%
3
61°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
45
66°
Mostly Sunny
10%
64
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 54°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking along Route 1A (seasonal, mid-May through Columbus Day). 2-hour limits in places — read signs.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, May 20 – September 20. Off-leash sunrise – 8 AM (under voice control); leashed 6 PM – sunrise during summer.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Long Beach Ave, York, ME 03909
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Long Sands Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Long Sands Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Long Sands Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, May 20 – September 20. Off-leash sunrise – 8 AM (under voice control); leashed 6 PM – sunrise during summer.
Is there an entry fee at Long Sands Beach?
Entry to Long Sands Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Long Sands Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Long Sands Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Long Sands Beach?
Amenities at Long Sands Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at Long Sands 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 Long Sands Beach located?
Long Sands Beach is in York County, ME, at Long Beach Ave, York, ME 03909.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS