Old Orchard Beach, ME
Sunrise to Sunset
694 miles
68
°F
0
9
mph
59
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~41Beach Alerts
High Tide Alert
High Tide Alert: Extreme high tide at 1:24 PM — beach access very limited
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 5 AM-11 AM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
About This Beach
Old Orchard Beach is a lively, bustling beach in Maine known for its boardwalk, amusement park, and shops. While the sand can be coarse and the water cold, the beach offers a classic New England seaside experience with fireworks displays and numerous food options. However, the lack of public restrooms and high crowd levels are frequent complaints.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 7/16/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 68° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 68° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 72° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 76° | 2 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 80° | 3 | 13 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 81° | 5 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 83° | 6 | 13 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/16/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -5.6 ft |
| 06:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -7.0 ft |
| 07:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -7.3 ft |
| 08:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -6.1 ft |
| 09:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -3.7 ft |
| 10:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -0.8 ft |
| 11:00 | 62°F | 1.4 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | +1.5 ft |