Old Orchard Beach or York Beach today?
Old Orchard Beach, Maine · York, Maine — 43 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
78Old Orchard Beach
vs
78York Beach
Too close to call today. Old Orchard Beach scores 78 and York Beach scores 78, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Old Orchard Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to York Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 68 vs 58.
| Activity | Old Orchard Beach | York Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 68 | York Beach |
| Families with kids | 65 | 71 | York Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 82 | 82 | tie |
| Surfing | 63 | 66 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Old Orchard Beach | York Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 62°F | 65°F |
| Wave height | 3.3 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:06 PM | High 12:08 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 York 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 Old Orchard Beach and York Beach?
About 43 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Old Orchard Beach or York Beach?
York Beach today — 71 against 65 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.