Ogunquit Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Ogunquit Beach, Maine
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 72°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 80°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 76°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS GYX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 5:51 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:08 PM | 8.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:01 PM | 0.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Wells, Webhannet River · 8.3 km away. This station sits in a river or creek, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Ogunquit Beach
Ogunquit Beach sits on the Maine coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 65°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 65°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 63°F. That is 2° below the August average of 65°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Wells, Webhannet River about 8.3 km away on a river.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Ogunquit Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ogunquit Beach?
About 63°F. That is 2° below the August average of 65°F here.
Are there rip currents at Ogunquit Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Ogunquit Beach as low for 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 Wells, Webhannet River about 8.3 km away on a river.