Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Old Orchard Beach, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Old Orchard Beach...

Old Orchard Beach is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Old Orchard Beach varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Old Orchard Beach is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Old Orchard Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Old Orchard Beach is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Old Orchard Beach?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Old Orchard Beach. The closest one is Higgins Beach, which is 5.8km (7.8miles) away from Old Orchard Beach. Click here for more information on Higgins Beach and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Old Orchard Beach are Kennebunk beach, which is 12.6km (7.8miles) away, and Wells Beach, located roughly 17.4km (10.8miles) from Old Orchard Beach.

Are there any other nice beaches near Old Orchard Beach?

Yes, there are some nice beaches in close proximity to Old Orchard Beach. The nearest one is Scarborough, which is 5.4km (3.4miles) away from Old Orchard Beach. Another good beach near Old Orchard Beach is Haigis, which is 5.5km (3.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Old Orchard Beach?

The water temperature at Old Orchard Beach is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Old Orchard Beach?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Old Orchard Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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