Old Orchard Beach or York Beach today?
Old Orchard Beach, Maine · York, Maine — 43 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
59Old Orchard Beach
vs
60York Beach
Too close to call today. Old Orchard Beach scores 59 and York Beach scores 60, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Old Orchard Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 56 vs 51.
- York Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Old Orchard Beach | York Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 40 | 40 | tie |
| Families with kids | 46 | 46 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 56 | 51 | Old Orchard Beach |
| Surfing | 69 | 66 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Old Orchard Beach | York Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 58°F | 59°F |
| Wave height | 4.1 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 47°F | 49°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 15 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:08 AM | Low 7:22 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 York Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (59 and 60), 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.