York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean

Long Sands Beach

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.

56°F water · 80°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

80°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.

NOAA station 8418150 · Observed 7.37 ft · Predicted 6.08 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

5 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

75°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

NWS SRF · GYX · Issued Jun 25, 12:41 PM

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

Today Jun 25

80°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

75°

Rain Showers Likely

69%

Sat Jun 27

75°

Isolated Rain Showers

24%

Sun Jun 28

81°

Mostly Sunny

13%

Mon Jun 29

81°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 30

84°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

16%

Wed Jul 1

83°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

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

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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearby

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.