Water Temperature of the Gulf of Maine in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 11:20 PM EST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Gulf of Maine; Portland, ME, Atlantic OceanStation Name: PORTLAND - 12 NM Southeast of Portland,ME
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Cumberland County
GPS Coordinates: 43.525, -70.14
Nearby Water Temperatures
Gulf of Maine, Portland, ME (10.6 mi)Gulf of Maine, Monhegan, ME (41.4 mi)
Piscataqua River, Kittery, ME (43.1 mi)
Gulf of Maine, Gloucester, NH (50.1 mi)
Sheepscot River, Whitefield, ME (55.4 mi)
Wild River, Gilead, ME (72.9 mi)
Ducktrap River, Lincolnville, ME (77.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Scituate, MA (85.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Provincetown, MA (91.3 mi)
Shawsheen River, Bedford, MA (92.8 mi)
Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA (93.8 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 2, Lexington, MA (94.2 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 1, Lexington, MA (94.3 mi)
Hobbs Brook, Lincoln, MA (94.4 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 3, Waltham, MA (95 mi)
Weather for Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 16°F
L: 0°F

Sun
H: 17°F
L: 5°F

Mon
H: 18°F
L: 15°F

Tue
H: 18°F
L: 4°F

Wed
H: 20°F
L: 4°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:24 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:55 PM - 6:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 10:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:26PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25-30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25-30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:26PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:24PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:24 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:24PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:24 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:24 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:55 PM - 6:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 10:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:43 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:03 AM - 9:33 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:44 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 6:07 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:55 AM - 10:25 AM5:37 PM - 8:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM12:11 AM - 1:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 2:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:51 AM - 11:21 AM6:36 PM - 9:06 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 3:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM7:38 PM - 10:08 PM
Minor Periods
11:20 AM - 12:50 AM2:48 AM - 4:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
