Ogunquit Beach, meaning beautiful place by the sea, is a popular tourist destination for families during the summer months. Currently, the coast is experiecing significant erosion and damage from storms in Early 2024. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Severe erosion is visible on Maine’s coast from storms in early 2024. Dunes have been pushed back and walkways are down on one of New England’s most popular beaches. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Winds and high tides created the perfect weather for surfers who wanted to catch waves on Maine’s coast on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Severe erosion has affected Maine’s coast from several storms in early 2024. Lobster traps and marine life was seen scattered on Ogunquit Beach. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Severe erosion has affected Maine’s coast from several storms in early 2024. Lobster traps and marine life was seen scattered on Ogunquit Beach. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Severe erosion is visible on Maine’s coast from storms in early 2024. Dunes have been pushed back and walkways are down on one of New England’s most popular beaches. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Severe erosion has affected Maine’s coast from several storms in early 2024. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Marine life was washed up on shore throughout the entire coast. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service 
Marine life washed up on Maine’s shore on 4/14/24. Many clams and fish got caught in the eroded coastline. Photo courtesy of Caitlin V. Reidy/BU News Service
By Caitlin V. Reidy
Boston University News Service
Ogunquit Beach, Maine is a popular summer tourist spot just an hour away from Boston. However, storms from early January — combined with recent high tides and winds — have made the coastline look unrecognizable.
On April 14, Ogunquit’s coast was severely eroded and enveloped in dead marine life and lobster traps that washed ashore. Beach walkways and entrances were heavily damaged, many covered in caution tape.
The usually pristine shoreline was littered with evidence of Maine’s fishing and lobster industry, as well as trees and driftwood. But on the bright side, surfers were able to take advantage of the high winds and tides.
Ogunquit’s erosion is attributed mostly to two storms in early January 2024.
