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Ocean Front Beach
4.7★ · 72 Google ratings · Wells, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 260 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 650 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
64°F
Tide
9 ft range today
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
320 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Ocean Front Beach
1
1Parking280 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Good for solitary walks
The oceanfront setting and wildlife viewing offer a peaceful experience outside peak hours.
Arrive before 10am for parking
The lot fills by late morning, especially on sunny weekends and weekdays.
Plan around high tide
Much of the beach disappears at high tide, so visit during low tide for maximum sand.
Budget $16-30 for parking
Paid parking costs $16 for four hours or $30 for all-day access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · overcast
Water
64°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 3 Ocean Ave, Wells, ME 04090
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 650 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean Front Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Front 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 Ocean Front Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 650 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean Front Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
