Crane Beach or Ogunquit Beach today?

Ipswich, Massachusetts · Ogunquit, Maine — 64 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

78Crane Beach vs 78Ogunquit Beach

Too close to call today. Crane Beach scores 78 and Ogunquit Beach scores 78, 64 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCrane BeachOgunquit BeachBetter
Swimming 75 66 Crane Beach
Families with kids 80 68 Crane Beach
Walking & shelling 79 80 tie
Surfing 52 66 Ogunquit Beach

Conditions side by side

NowCrane BeachOgunquit Beach
Water temperature66°F63°F
Wave height2 ft2.9 ft
Air temperature70°F70°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 12:24 PMHigh 12:08 PM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Crane Beach or Ogunquit Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (78 and 78), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Crane Beach and Ogunquit Beach?

About 64 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Crane Beach or Ogunquit Beach?

Crane Beach today — 80 against 68 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.