York Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at York Beach, Maine · times in EDT
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 78° / 68° | 7 | 21% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 71° / 61° | 7 | 0% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 83° / 57° | 6 | 4% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 72° / 62° | 7 | 6% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 69° / 59° | 3 | 45% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 66° / 61° | 1 | 45% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 84° / 65° | 5 | 35% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is York Beach warm enough to swim?
At 65°F, the water at York Beach is cool but swimmable. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 1° below the August average of 66°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at York Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 65°F. That is 1° below the August average of 66°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at York Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at York Beach?
Around 66°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 38°F.