Old Orchard Beach or Popham Beach today?
Old Orchard Beach, Maine · Phippsburg, Maine — 53 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
78Old Orchard Beach
vs
72Popham Beach
Old Orchard Beach today, 6 points ahead (78 vs 72). They are 53 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Old Orchard Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 58 vs 52.
- Go to Popham Beach for surfing — surfing 69 vs 63.
| Activity | Old Orchard Beach | Popham Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 52 | Old Orchard Beach |
| Families with kids | 65 | 56 | Old Orchard Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 82 | 79 | tie |
| Surfing | 63 | 69 | Popham Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Old Orchard Beach | Popham Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 62°F | 62°F |
| Wave height | 3.3 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 67°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:06 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 Old Orchard Beach or Popham Beach today?
Old Orchard Beach, on today's conditions — 78 against 72.
How far apart are Old Orchard Beach and Popham Beach?
About 53 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Old Orchard Beach or Popham Beach?
Old Orchard Beach today — 65 against 56 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.