York Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8419399, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at York Beach in lots like Short Sands / Ellis Park, Long Sands Bath House, Sohier Park (Nubble) Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $4/hr · ~$20/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt York Beach, don't miss the Goldenrod Kisses (Salt Water Taffy) at The Goldenrod. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave York Beach from York Harbor / Cape Neddick, including the Nubble Light Scenic Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoYork Beach hosts The Nubble at Sohier Park and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at York Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeAt York Beach, the sun sets at 6:27 PM today — about 11h 48m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:39 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for York Beach update at the top of the conditions page.