Biddeford Pool

Fortunes Rocks beach

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#14 out of 28
in Maine

About

Fortunes Rocks beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 14th place out of 28 beaches in the Maine region 107 km away from its center, the city of Augusta. It is one of the beaches of Old Orchard Beach settlement, just 8.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Fortunes Rocks beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+12 ^oC +6 ^oC

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+7 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Old Orchard Beach, Maine,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Poor

3.4/10

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Fortunes Rocks beach is located in Maine within Old Orchard Beach, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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12 accomodations nearby

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880m from the beach

Exceptional

Mermaid House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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8.7km from center

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5.3km from the beach

Our Beautiful Biddeford Base

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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9km from center

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7.6km from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Hidden Pond Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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12.8km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Sea Cliff House Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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1.2km from center

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7.6km from the beach

By the Sea

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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1.4km from center

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7.7km from the beach

7.9

Very good

White Cap Village Unit 6

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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1km from center

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7.8km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Sunrise Deck

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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1km from center

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7.8km from the beach

8.1

Very good

The Gull Oceanfront Motel & Cottages

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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960m from center

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7.9km from the beach

SPACIOUS 4 BD - SLEEPS 10 - HOT TUB - OUTSIDE AREA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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1.3km from center

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7.9km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Waves Oceanfront Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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870m from center

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7.9km from the beach

7.5

Very good

Ocean House Hotel & Motel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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830m from center

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8km from the beach

7.6

Very good

Sea View Inn

Inn

Located at nearest locality

Old Orchard Beach

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760m from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient

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What to do in Fortunes Rocks beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Fortunes Rocks beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Huot's Seafood Resta...• 3.3km

Attractions

Stage Island Monumen...• 22 min walk
Wood Island• 2.4km
Broad Reach Adventur...• 3.3km
Camp Ellis Beach• 3.5km

Transport

PWM• 23km
Spring St + 25 Sprin...• 19.9km
Old Orchard Beach• 8.3km

Localities

Old Orchard Beach• 8.7km
Augusta• 107km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Fortunes Rocks beach?

The coastline of Fortunes Rocks beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fortunes Rocks beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fortunes Rocks beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Fortunes Rocks beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Fortunes Rocks beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Fortunes Rocks beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Fortunes Rocks beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Fortunes Rocks beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fortunes Rocks beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Fortunes Rocks beach?

Fortunes Rocks beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fortunes Rocks beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fortunes Rocks beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Huot's Seafood Restaurant is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fortunes Rocks beach?

There are 139 places to stay in the Fortunes Rocks beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Fortunes Rocks beach include:

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How far is the Fortunes Rocks beach from parking?

The Fortunes Rocks beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fortunes Rocks beach?

There are 4 attractions near Fortunes Rocks beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stage Island Monument located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fortunes Rocks beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Fortunes Rocks beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 2°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fortunes Rocks beach (Maine) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Fortunes Rocks beach (Maine) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.