Chatham Lighthouse Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Chatham Lighthouse Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 73°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 77°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 77°F, wind 9 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:36 AM | 4.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:31 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:04 PM | 3.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:40 PM | 0.7 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 76°F. That is 1° above the August average of 75°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 94 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Chatham Lighthouse Beach?
About 76°F. That is 1° above the August average of 75°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 low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
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.