Old Orchard Beach, ME
Sunrise to Sunset
694 miles
27
°F
1
17
mph
45
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~41Beach Alerts
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions at 3 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (17mph)
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 7 PM-8 PM — 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: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 26° | 2 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 27° | 1 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 27° | 1 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 25° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 24° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 23° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 22° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 40°F | 3.5 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -5.8 ft |
| 15:00 | 40°F | 3.3 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -6.7 ft |
| 16:00 | 40°F | 3.2 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -6.7 ft |
| 17:00 | 40°F | 3.1 ft | 8s | ↘ SE | -5.5 ft |
| 18:00 | 40°F | 3 ft | 8s | ↘ SE | -3.6 ft |
| 19:00 | 40°F | 2.9 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -1.8 ft |
| 20:00 | 40°F | 2.9 ft | 9s | ↘ SE | -0.4 ft |