Kennebunk Beach or Old Orchard Beach today?

Kennebunk, Maine · Old Orchard Beach, Maine — 21 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

78Kennebunk Beach vs 78Old Orchard Beach

Too close to call today. Kennebunk Beach scores 78 and Old Orchard Beach scores 78, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityKennebunk BeachOld Orchard BeachBetter
Swimming 68 58 Kennebunk Beach
Families with kids 71 65 Kennebunk Beach
Walking & shelling 79 82 tie
Surfing 63 63 tie

Conditions side by side

NowKennebunk BeachOld Orchard Beach
Water temperature64°F62°F
Wave height3.3 ft3.3 ft
Air temperature69°F69°F
Wind7 mph4 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 12:14 PMHigh 12:06 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 Kennebunk Beach or Old Orchard 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 Kennebunk Beach and Old Orchard Beach?

About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Kennebunk Beach or Old Orchard Beach?

Kennebunk Beach today — 71 against 65 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.