Crane Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Crane Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 51°F, wind 14 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 54°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 56°F, wind 9 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ 53% chance of rain
- ⚠ 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 | 1:40 AM | 8.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:47 AM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:51 PM | 9.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:19 PM | 0.1 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 59°F. That is right on the October average of 59°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 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Crane Beach?
About 59°F. That is right on the October average of 59°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 moderate for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
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.