Hampton Beach or York Beach today?
Hampton, New Hampshire · York, Maine — 34 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Hampton Beach
vs
60York Beach
Too close to call today. Hampton Beach scores 60 and York Beach scores 60, 34 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 York Beach for walking & shelling, surfing — walking & shelling 51 vs 45.
| Activity | Hampton Beach | York Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 54 | 40 | Hampton Beach |
| Families with kids | 65 | 46 | Hampton Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 45 | 51 | York Beach |
| Surfing | 43 | 66 | York Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Hampton Beach | York Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 59°F | 59°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 49°F | 49°F |
| Wind | 18 mph | 15 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:46 AM | Low 7:22 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 York 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 York Beach?
About 34 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Hampton Beach or York Beach?
Hampton Beach today — 65 against 46 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.