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

ActivityOld Orchard BeachYork BeachBetter
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

NowOld Orchard BeachYork Beach
Water temperature62°F65°F
Wave height3.3 ft2.9 ft
Air temperature69°F69°F
Wind4 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 12:06 PMHigh 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.