Hampton Beach or York Beach today?

Hampton, New Hampshire · York, Maine — 34 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

78Hampton Beach vs 78York Beach

Too close to call today. Hampton Beach scores 78 and York Beach scores 78, 34 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityHampton BeachYork BeachBetter
Swimming 75 68 Hampton Beach
Families with kids 80 71 Hampton Beach
Walking & shelling 79 82 tie
Surfing 52 66 York Beach

Conditions side by side

NowHampton BeachYork Beach
Water temperature67°F65°F
Wave height2.3 ft2.9 ft
Air temperature70°F69°F
Wind6 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 12:20 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 Hampton Beach or York 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 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 — 80 against 71 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.