Water Temperature of the Gulf of Maine in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:20 PM EST
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Maine Locations View Locations Near Me
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

Sun
H: 18°F
L: 4°F

Mon
H: 20°F
L: 15°F

Tue
H: 24°F
L: 14°F

Wed
H: 20°F
L: 1°F

Thu
H: 21°F
L: 1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 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
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. 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.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:34PM EST until January 25 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:34 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...In Maine, Southern Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin, and Southern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:26AM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:26 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:30 PM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Higher amounts approaching 18 inches are possible along the coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. 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.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:20AM EST until January 25 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:20 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures and/or wind chills as low as 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western Maine and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:39PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. 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.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:26AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:26 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:30 PM
...SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Higher amounts in excess of 20 inches are possible along coastal SW Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.92 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: 5.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 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: 5.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.76 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: 7.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.52 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 PM
Moonset: 4:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:56 AM - 1:26 PM8:43 PM - 11:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:19 AM - 1:49 PM4:02 AM - 5:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
