Kennebunk Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Kennebunk Beach, Maine
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
59/100
- 49°F, wind 13 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
56/100
- 51°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ 82% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
58/100
- 54°F, wind 13 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ 94% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 59°F — cool
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS GYX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:27 AM | 8.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:20 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:32 PM | 9.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:53 PM | 0.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Kennebunkport · 1.5 km away.
About Kennebunk Beach
Kennebunk Beach sits on the Maine coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 66°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 58°F. That is 1° above the October average of 57°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Kennebunkport about 1.5 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Kennebunk Beach?
We score today 59 out of 100 — fair. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Kennebunk Beach?
About 58°F. That is 1° above the October average of 57°F here.
Are there rip currents at Kennebunk Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Kennebunk Beach as low for the rest of today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Kennebunkport about 1.5 km away on the open coast.