Crane Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Crane Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 72°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 84°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 83°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (1)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 6:24 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:24 PM | 8.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:35 PM | 0.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Plum Island Sound (south End) · 3 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Crane Beach
Crane Beach sits on the Massachusetts coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 66°F in July.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 66°F. That is right on the August average of 66°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Plum Island Sound (south End) about 3 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Crane Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Crane Beach?
About 66°F. That is right on the August average of 66°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Crane Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Crane 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 Plum Island Sound (south End) about 3 km away inside a bay.