Chatham Lighthouse Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Chatham Lighthouse Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 55°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 59°F, wind 13 mph
- Low UV (2)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 60°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:40 AM | 3.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:54 AM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 2:32 PM | 4.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:36 PM | 0.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Chatham, Stage Harbor · 1.4 km away. This station sits in a harbor, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Chatham Lighthouse Beach
Chatham Lighthouse Beach sits on the Massachusetts coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 76°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 76°F in July and dropping to about 39°F in February.
Today it is 60°F. That is 1° below the October average of 61°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Chatham, Stage Harbor about 1.4 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Chatham Lighthouse Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Chatham Lighthouse Beach?
About 60°F. That is 1° below the October average of 61°F here.
Are there rip currents at Chatham Lighthouse Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Chatham Lighthouse Beach as high for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone — stay out of the water or swim only at guarded beaches.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Chatham, Stage Harbor about 1.4 km away inside a harbour.