Kennebunk Beach or Popham Beach today?

Kennebunk, Maine · Phippsburg, Maine — 71 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

59Kennebunk Beach vs 58Popham Beach

Too close to call today. Kennebunk Beach scores 59 and Popham Beach scores 58, 71 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityKennebunk BeachPopham BeachBetter
Swimming 40 40 tie
Families with kids 46 46 tie
Walking & shelling 51 56 Popham Beach
Surfing 66 69 tie

Conditions side by side

NowKennebunk BeachPopham Beach
Water temperature58°F57°F
Wave height4.3 ft4.9 ft
Air temperature48°F45°F
Wind14 mph10 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:20 AMLow 7:13 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 Kennebunk Beach or Popham Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (59 and 58), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Kennebunk Beach and Popham Beach?

About 71 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.