York Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for York Beach, Maine
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 71°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 77°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 74°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 | 6:01 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:08 PM | 8.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:09 PM | 0.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Cape Neddick · 1.4 km away.
About York Beach
York 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 65°F. That is 1° below the August average of 66°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Cape Neddick about 1.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at York Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at York Beach?
About 65°F. That is 1° below the August average of 66°F here.
Are there rip currents at York Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at York 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 Cape Neddick about 1.4 km away on the open coast.