Hampton Beach or Ogunquit Beach today?
Hampton, New Hampshire · Ogunquit, Maine — 42 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Hampton Beach
vs
60Ogunquit Beach
Too close to call today. Hampton Beach scores 60 and Ogunquit Beach scores 60, 42 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Hampton Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 54 vs 40.
- Go to Ogunquit Beach for surfing — surfing 62 vs 43.
| Activity | Hampton Beach | Ogunquit Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 54 | 40 | Hampton Beach |
| Families with kids | 65 | 46 | Hampton Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 45 | 45 | tie |
| Surfing | 43 | 62 | Ogunquit Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Hampton Beach | Ogunquit Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 59°F | 59°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 49°F | 49°F |
| Wind | 18 mph | 17 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:46 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 Hampton 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 Hampton Beach and Ogunquit Beach?
About 42 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Hampton Beach or Ogunquit Beach?
Hampton Beach today — 65 against 46 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.