Water Temperature of the Piscataqua River in Kittery, ME
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: May 23, 5:32 AM, 8.9 ft
Low: May 23, 11:53 AM, 0.0 ft
High: May 23, 6:20 PM, 8.4 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Seavey Island; Badgers Island; Pierce Island; Portsmouth Naval ShipyardStation Name: Seavey Island
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet
Sensor Depth: -4 feet
Nearest Address:
91 Bailey Ave
Kittery, ME 03904
York County
GPS Coordinates: 43.07972, -70.741
Nearby Water Temperatures
Gulf of Maine, Gloucester, NH (34.7 mi)Gulf of Maine, Cape Elizabeth, ME (43.1 mi)
Gulf of Maine, Portland, ME (47.1 mi)
Shawsheen River, Bedford, MA (50.2 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Scituate, MA (50.9 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 2, Lexington, MA (51.7 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 1, Lexington, MA (51.8 mi)
Hobbs Brook, Lincoln, MA (51.9 mi)
Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA (52.3 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 3, Waltham, MA (52.6 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir, Lincoln, MA (52.8 mi)
Stony Brook, Waltham, MA (54.3 mi)
Stony Brook, Weston, MA (55.5 mi)
Stony Brook Tributary, Waltham, MA (55.8 mi)
Stony Brook Tributary, Weston, MA (55.9 mi)
Weather for Kittery, Maine
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 43°F

Sun
H: 53°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 49°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 51°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 1:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:04 AM - 11:34 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM1:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:28AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:28 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
* Air temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s this weekend (50s on Sunday) may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Generally light and variable winds shift to southerly today. Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 2:38AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 10:45 AM
* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. Sudden immersion into water at these temperatures can cause physical incapacitation in less than 10 minutes. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at www.wow.uscgaux/i_want_a_usc/index.php to receive a FREE vessel check. This is a convenient, no consequence way to ensure your vessel is outfitted with all required safety equipment. Additionally, please label your paddlecraft with your contact information (IF FOUND Sticker) in the event it is found adrift on the water.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 1:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:04 AM - 11:34 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM1:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 8:01 PM
Moonset: 1:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:49 AM - 12:19 AM7:31 PM - 10:01 PM
Minor Periods
1:09 PM - 2:39 PM1:23 AM - 2:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 8:43 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:31 AM - 1:01 PM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
2:16 PM - 3:46 PM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 9:25 PM
Moonset: 2:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:13 AM - 1:43 PM8:55 PM - 11:25 PM
Minor Periods
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM2:01 AM - 3:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 10:08 PM
Moonset: 2:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:55 AM - 2:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:26 PM - 5:56 PM2:21 AM - 3:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
