Provincetown Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Provincetown Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 54°F, wind 17 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 57°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 59°F, wind 13 mph
- Low UV (1)
- 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 | 1:35 AM | 9.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:32 AM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:43 PM | 10.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:04 PM | 0.1 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 59°F. That is 1° below the October average of 60°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 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Provincetown Beach?
About 59°F. That is 1° below the October average of 60°F here.
Are there rip currents at Provincetown Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Provincetown 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 Provincetown about 1 km away on the open coast.