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Cedar Beach (Harpswell)
4.7★ · 21 Google ratings · Harpswell, Maine
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Water
63°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Map of Cedar Beach (Harpswell)
Guide
Good to know
Explore the island at low tide
An accessible island with tidal pools, boulders, and rock formations appears during low tide hours.
Plan for a quarter-mile walk
Allow 8-10 minutes each way from the parking area to reach the shoreline.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Verify access before driving
The beach is restricted to Harpswell residents and their guests only, so confirm your eligibility first.
Arrive early on nice days
Parking is severely limited and fills quickly during good weather on weekends.
Bring water shoes for comfort
The beach is mostly pebbles and shells with some sand, so footwear helps on rocks.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · overcast
Water
63°F
Waves
3.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Cedar Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Cedar Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
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