Old Orchard Beach or Popham Beach today?
Old Orchard Beach, Maine · Phippsburg, Maine — 53 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
59Old Orchard Beach
vs
58Popham Beach
Too close to call today. Old Orchard Beach scores 59 and Popham Beach scores 58, 53 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 53 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Old Orchard Beach | Popham Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 40 | 40 | tie |
| Families with kids | 46 | 46 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 56 | 56 | tie |
| Surfing | 69 | 69 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Old Orchard Beach | Popham Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 58°F | 57°F |
| Wave height | 4.1 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 47°F | 45°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:08 AM | Low 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 Old Orchard 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 Old Orchard Beach and Popham Beach?
About 53 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.