York County, ME · Atlantic Ocean

Wells Beach

Seven miles of Atlantic sand from Wells Harbor north toward Drakes Island, set against the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge salt marsh. Quieter and more residential than its Ogunquit and Old Orchard neighbors — the family-cottage-rental Maine beach.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then rain likely between 9pm and 11pm, then rain and isolated thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am, then rain and isolated thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
27% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 2:18pm edt until september 10 at 8:00pm edt by nws gray me

43 /100

25 Swim

57 Sunbathe

67 Walk

71 Photo

Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:18PM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 8:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Clear

Wind

5 mph

Rain

27%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Next High Tide

10:30 PM

10.7 ft · in 3.2h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

4s · SE swell

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

NWS SRF · GYX · Issued Sep 9, 2:41 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

7:04 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:00 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
10:13 AM	High	9.4 ft
4:12 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:30 PM	High	10.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:51 AM	Low	-0.6 ft
11:04 AM	High	9.9 ft
5:06 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:22 PM	High	10.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:38 AM	Low	-0.7 ft
11:51 AM	High	10.2 ft
5:56 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:11 AM	High	10.6 ft
6:22 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
12:35 PM	High	10.3 ft
6:44 PM	Low	-0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:58 AM	High	10.3 ft
7:04 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
1:17 PM	High	10.3 ft
7:29 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:43 AM	High	9.8 ft
7:45 AM	Low	0.2 ft
1:58 PM	High	10.1 ft
8:14 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:28 AM	High	9.3 ft
8:26 AM	Low	0.7 ft
2:39 PM	High	9.8 ft
9:00 PM	Low	0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8418150, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

70°

Scattered Rain Showers

27%

Thu Sep 10

84°

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

50%

Fri Sep 11

73°

Sunny

Sat Sep 12

71°

Sunny

Sun Sep 13

75°

Chance Rain Showers

39%

Mon Sep 14

77°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

74°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Paid town lots at Mile Road, Atlantic Avenue, and Casino Square. Cash or app; meters strictly enforced.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, June 16 – September 15. Leashed-only April 1 – June 15. Off-leash permitted at other times outside the June 16 – Sept 15 daytime window per town brochure.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barpicnic area

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Wells Beach today?

Wells Beach 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 Wells Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited 8 AM – 6 PM, June 16 – September 15. Leashed-only April 1 – June 15. Off-leash permitted at other times outside the June 16 – Sept 15 daytime window per town brochure.

Is there an entry fee at Wells Beach?

Entry to Wells Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Wells Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wells Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Wells Beach?

Amenities at Wells Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, picnic area.

When is the water warmest at Wells Beach?

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 Wells Beach located?

Wells Beach is in York County, ME, at Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090.