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Fine Sand Beach
4.8★ · 23 Google ratings · Swans Island, Maine
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
170 ft · under a minute
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Fine Sand Beach
Guide
Good to know
Visit in August for better conditions
Mid-August visits reported fewer insects and peaceful solitude compared to mid-July.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Arrive early for ferry access
The ferry to Swans Island fills up, and you may not get on if you don't arrive early enough.
Plan for a quarter-mile woodland walk
The beach requires a 10-15 minute hike through shaded woods with tree roots and rocks to navigate.
Bring insect repellent, especially mid-July
Horseflies and mosquitoes can be severe enough to significantly impact your visit during peak summer.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · fog
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:23 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:29 | 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 Fine Sand Beach?
170 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fine Sand 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
