Popham Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Popham Beach, Maine
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
56/100
- 45°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ 63% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 57°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
56/100
- 48°F, wind 15 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ 85% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 57°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
58/100
- 50°F, wind 17 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ 93% chance of rain
- ⚠ Gusts to 25 mph
- ⚠ Water 57°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 | 1:21 AM | 8.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:13 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:29 PM | 9.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:46 PM | 0.1 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 57°F. That is right on the October average of 57°F for this beach.
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 58 out of 100 — fair. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Popham Beach?
About 57°F. That is right on the October average of 57°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Popham Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Popham 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 Fort Popham, Hunniwell Point about 2.2 km away on the open coast.