Provincetown Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Provincetown Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 72°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 80°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 79°F, wind 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 6:06 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:19 PM | 9.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:18 PM | 0.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Provincetown · 1 km away.
About Provincetown Beach
Provincetown Beach sits on the Massachusetts coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 68°F in July.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 68°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 70°F. That is 2° above the August average of 68°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Provincetown about 1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Provincetown Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Provincetown Beach?
About 70°F. That is 2° above the August average of 68°F here.
Are there rip currents at Provincetown Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Provincetown 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 Provincetown about 1 km away on the open coast.