Popham Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Popham Beach, Maine
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
72/100
- 70°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
72/100
- 76°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
72/100
- 68°F, wind 8 mph
- 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 | 5:53 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:06 PM | 8.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:02 PM | 0.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Fort Popham, Hunniwell Point · 2.2 km away.
About Popham Beach
Popham 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 62°F. That is 4° below the August average of 66°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Fort Popham, Hunniwell Point about 2.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Popham Beach?
We score today 72 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Popham Beach?
About 62°F. That is 4° below the August average of 66°F here.
Are there rip currents at Popham Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Popham 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 Fort Popham, Hunniwell Point about 2.2 km away on the open coast.