Chatham Lighthouse Beach or Provincetown Beach today?
Chatham, Massachusetts · Provincetown, Massachusetts — 47 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
94Chatham Lighthouse Beach
vs
93Provincetown Beach
Too close to call today. Chatham Lighthouse Beach scores 94 and Provincetown Beach scores 93, 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, surfing — swimming 91 vs 86.
- Provincetown Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | Provincetown Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 86 | Chatham Lighthouse Beach |
| Families with kids | 90 | 90 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 79 | 79 | tie |
| Surfing | 50 | 37 | Chatham Lighthouse Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | Provincetown Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 1:04 PM | High 12:19 PM |
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 Provincetown Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (94 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Chatham Lighthouse Beach and Provincetown Beach?
About 47 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.