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
- Go to Kennebunk Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 68 vs 58.
- Old Orchard Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Kennebunk Beach | Old Orchard Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Kennebunk Beach | Old Orchard Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 64°F | 62°F |
| Wave height | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:14 PM | High 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.