Crane Beach or Ogunquit Beach today?
Ipswich, Massachusetts · Ogunquit, Maine — 64 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Crane Beach
vs
60Ogunquit Beach
Too close to call today. Crane Beach scores 60 and Ogunquit Beach scores 60, 64 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Crane Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 54 vs 40.
- Go to Ogunquit Beach for surfing — surfing 62 vs 37.
| Activity | Crane Beach | Ogunquit Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 54 | 40 | Crane Beach |
| Families with kids | 65 | 46 | Crane Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 45 | 45 | tie |
| Surfing | 37 | 62 | Ogunquit Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Crane Beach | Ogunquit Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 59°F | 59°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 51°F | 49°F |
| Wind | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:47 AM | Low 7:17 AM |
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 (60 and 60), 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 — 65 against 46 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.