Old Orchard Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
59/100
- 47°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 58°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
56/100
- 47°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ 84% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 58°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
58/100
- 52°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ 96% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 58°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 | 1:20 AM | 9.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:08 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:24 PM | 9.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:41 PM | 0.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Old Orchard Beach · 0.9 km away.
About Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach sits on the Maine coast, where the water runs from about 38°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 Old Orchard Beach about 0.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Old Orchard Beach?
We score today 59 out of 100 — fair. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Old Orchard Beach?
About 58°F. That is 1° above the October average of 57°F here.
Are there rip currents at Old Orchard Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard Beach about 0.9 km away on the open coast.