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
- Go to Hampton Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 75 vs 68.
- Go to York Beach for surfing — surfing 66 vs 52.
| Activity | Hampton Beach | York Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Hampton Beach | York Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 67°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 2.3 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:20 PM | High 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.