73°
Sunny
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York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean
Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072
A short, soft-sand frontage on Saco Bay backed by an unusual stand of tupelo trees at the northern edge of their range. Boardwalks through the dunes and a network of woodland nature trails make it more than just a beach stop.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
81 /100
great
79 Sunbathe
85 Walk
81 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
3:31 PM
0.5 ft · in 14m
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ154)
The GYX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NHZ014 Coastal Rockingham — Portsmouth and Hampton n/a
- MEZ023 Coastal York — Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, n/a
- MEZ024 Coastal Cumberland — Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent n/a
- MEZ025 Sagadahoc — Reid State Park and Popham n/a
- MEZ026 Lincoln — Pemaquid n/a
- MEZ027 Knox — Birch Point n/a
- MEZ028 Coastal Waldo — Moose Point State Park n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:11 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:43 AM | High | 8.6 ft |
| 3:31 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:57 PM | High | 10.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:24 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 10:43 AM | High | 8.9 ft |
| 4:30 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:56 PM | High | 11.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:21 AM | Low | -1.1 ft |
| 11:42 AM | High | 9.2 ft |
| 5:28 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:54 PM | High | 11.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:16 AM | Low | -1.2 ft |
| 12:38 PM | High | 9.5 ft |
| 6:25 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | High | 11.1 ft |
| 7:08 AM | Low | -1.2 ft |
| 1:31 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
| 7:20 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:44 AM | High | 10.8 ft |
| 7:59 AM | Low | -1.0 ft |
| 2:23 PM | High | 9.8 ft |
| 8:16 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | High | 10.4 ft |
| 8:50 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 3:14 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
| 9:12 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8419317, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Sunny
1%
81
84°
Sunny
1%
80
81°
Mostly Sunny
6%
80
85°
Sunny
2%
84
81°
Sunny
2%
86
79°
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
81
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use fee at entry booth.
Dogs
Leashed (4 ft) in the park year-round; not allowed on the beach April 1 – September 30.
Entry Fee
$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026 standard rate)
Address
95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Ferry Beach State Park today?
Ferry Beach State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Ferry Beach State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed (4 ft) in the park year-round; not allowed on the beach April 1 – September 30.
Is there an entry fee at Ferry Beach State Park?
$8 adult non-resident / $6 Maine resident (2026 standard rate)
Are there lifeguards at Ferry Beach State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ferry Beach State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Ferry Beach State Park?
Amenities at Ferry Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area, boardwalk.
When is the water warmest at Ferry Beach State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Ferry Beach State Park located?
Ferry Beach State Park is in York County, ME, at 95 Bay View Road, Saco, ME 04072.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS