Where is Wales Beach?

Wales Beach is a beach in Maine.

What is the water temperature at Wales Beach?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wales Beach in Maine is 58°F (15°C), measured by NOAA buoy ATGM1, 39.1 miles away.

Updated June 9, 2026

Wales Beach

Beach

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy ATGM1, as of Aug 23, 11:48 PM UTC

Water temp

58°F

15°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy ATGM1 (39.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:48 PM UTC.

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Weather at Wales Beach

H: 66° L: 64°

Light rain

64°

Feels like 68°

Precipitation

96%

Humidity

100%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

66°

3 AM

65°

6 AM

65°

9 AM

65°

12 PM

65°

3 PM

64°

6 PM

64°

9 PM

65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wales Beach?: Wales Beach is a beach in Maine.
What is the water temperature at Wales Beach?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wales Beach in Maine is 58°F (15°C), measured by NOAA buoy ATGM1, 39.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Wales Beach?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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