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Ogunquit Beach Conditions Today

Ogunquit Beach right now: water 56°F, surf 1–2 ft, wind 6 mph from the WSW. Next high tide at 4:58 PM.

live · NOAA + Open-Meteo

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1–2 ft

surf

Sunny, high near 72°. No real rain risk. All-day beach window.

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69°

Air

63°

Feels

56°

Water

9 mph

Wind

4

UV

1%

Rain

Hour by Hour

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 3% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

9 mph

from the WSW

UV Index

4

Moderate

easy sunscreen day

Time to Burn

UV 4 · incl. sand glare
36min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30 if you are out for more than an hour.

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

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ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
Low
Moderate
High

Calm pattern today. Currents can still surprise — keep kids within reach.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Green Flag

calm, swim easy

estimated · trust the lifeguard

Stingers & Biters

modelled, not observed

Based on wind, water temperature and humidity. Nobody publishes a live count, so this is what conditions favour today.

No-see-umsUnlikely

Air is too dry around sunset for them to be bad.

Water by Monthtypical

avg 2021–2024
42
J
40
F
40
M
44
A
52
M
60
J
63
J
65
A
64
S
58
O
50
N
46
D

Warmest around August (65°), coolest around February (40°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Ogunquit Beach station 8419399); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Ogunquit Beach conditions today

The water at Ogunquit Beach is 56°F (13°C) today, 6°F warmer than the usual 50°F for November. For swimming it is cold: most swimmers want a wetsuit. Waves are 1–2 ft (moderate). The air is 67°F, feeling like 61°F, with light 6 mph winds from the WSW. The UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

The water holds steady around 56°F through Sun Nov 8.

Ogunquit Beach 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Ogunquit Beach, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRainWater
TodayCloudy72°F10 mph1.9 ft42%56°F
Tue Nov 3Cloudy66°F7 mph1.8 ft313%56°F
Wed Nov 4Cloudy72°F10 mph2.2 ft30%56°F
Thu Nov 5Cloudy69°F12 mph2.8 ft315%56°F
Fri Nov 6Drizzle67°F9 mph3.6 ft359%56°F
Sat Nov 7Showers58°F15 mph3.8 ft163%56°F
Sun Nov 8Sunny58°F13 mph3.7 ft320%55°F

Tide times at Ogunquit Beach

High and low tides for the next 7 days, from NOAA’s predictions for tide station 8419399. Heights are in feet above the average low tide. The shell window is the last hour and a quarter of the ebb and the first three-quarters of the flood around the day’s lowest daylight low, when the most sand is bare; the lowest low of the week is marked.

Highs and lows, this weekNOAA
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Shell window
TodayHigh 4:42 AM 8.4Low 10:44 AM 1.1High 4:58 PM 9.2Low 11:31 PM 0.29:29 AM–11:29 AM
Tue Nov 3High 5:48 AM 8.5Low 11:55 AM 1.0High 6:07 PM 9.0—10:40 AM–12:40 PM
Wed Nov 4Low 12:36 AM 0.3High 6:51 AM 8.8Low 1:05 PM 0.8High 7:14 PM 9.011:50 AM–1:50 PM
Thu Nov 5Low 1:35 AM 0.3High 7:47 AM 9.1Low 2:06 PM 0.4High 8:13 PM 9.012:51 PM–2:51 PM
Fri Nov 6Low 2:28 AM 0.3High 8:37 AM 9.4Low 3:00 PM 0.0High 9:06 PM 9.01:45 PM–3:45 PM
Sat Nov 7Low 3:15 AM 0.4High 9:23 AM 9.6Low 3:48 PM -0.2High 9:54 PM 8.92:33 PM–4:33 PM
Sun Nov 8Low 3:58 AM 0.5High 10:04 AM 9.7Low 4:32 PM -0.3High 10:39 PM 8.83:17 PM–5:17 PM · best

Ogunquit Beach water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Ogunquit Beach for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in August (65°F) and coolest in February (40°F). It never averages 74°F, so most swimmers use a wetsuit.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January42°F5°CCold
February40°F4°CCold
March40°F4°CCold
April44°F7°CCold
May52°F11°CCold
June60°F15°CCold
July63°F17°CChilly
August65°F18°CChilly
September64°F18°CChilly
October58°F14°CCold
November (now)50°F10°CCold
December46°F8°CCold

Staying safe at Ogunquit Beach

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 4 today. Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Dogs. Dogs are allowed right now, on a leash. Allowed until April 1.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Ogunquit Beach rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Ogunquit Beach it’s moderate.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Ogunquit Beach it’s light.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Ogunquit Beach conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature at Ogunquit Beach today?

56°F (13°C), 6°F warmer than the usual 50°F for November.

Is the water warm enough to swim at Ogunquit Beach today?

At 56°F the water is cold: most swimmers want a wetsuit. Waves are 1–2 ft, which is moderate.

How big are the waves at Ogunquit Beach today?

1–2 ft, which is moderate. The wind is 6 mph from the WSW.

What time is high tide at Ogunquit Beach today?

High tide is at 4:42 AM and 4:58 PM, and low tide is at 10:44 AM and 11:31 PM. Times are NOAA predictions.

What is the UV index at Ogunquit Beach today?

The UV index peaks at 4 (moderate). Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

What is the beach weather at Ogunquit Beach this week?

Highs run 58–72°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Fri Nov 6 and Sat Nov 7. The calmest day for a swim looks like Tue Nov 3.

What is the water temperature at Ogunquit Beach in November?

The water at Ogunquit Beach averages about 50°F (10°C) in November.

When is the water warmest at Ogunquit Beach?

August is the warmest month, averaging 65°F. February is the coolest, at 40°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Ogunquit Beach?

The water never averages 74°F here. It is warmest in August, at 65°F, so bring a wetsuit most of the year.

Conditions at beaches near Ogunquit Beach

The usual water temperature in November at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

York Beach conditions5 mi50°F
Wallis Sands conditions17 mi50°F
Old Orchard Beach conditions22 mi50°F
Hampton Beach conditions26 mi50°F
Crane Beach conditions40 mi51°F
Wingaersheek Beach conditions41 mi52°F

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