Chatham Lighthouse Beach or Nantucket Beach today?
Chatham, Massachusetts · Nantucket, Massachusetts — 47 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Chatham Lighthouse Beach
vs
60Nantucket Beach
Too close to call today. Chatham Lighthouse Beach scores 60 and Nantucket Beach scores 60, 47 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Chatham Lighthouse Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 58 vs 45.
- Go to Nantucket Beach for surfing — surfing 66 vs 41.
| Activity | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | Nantucket Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 45 | Chatham Lighthouse Beach |
| Families with kids | 68 | 49 | Chatham Lighthouse Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 63 | 63 | tie |
| Surfing | 41 | 66 | Nantucket Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | Nantucket Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 60°F | 62°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:54 AM | Low 8:01 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Chatham Lighthouse Beach or Nantucket Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Chatham Lighthouse Beach and Nantucket Beach?
About 47 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Chatham Lighthouse Beach or Nantucket Beach?
Chatham Lighthouse Beach today — 68 against 49 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.