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

ActivityChatham Lighthouse BeachProvincetown BeachBetter
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

NowChatham Lighthouse BeachProvincetown Beach
Water temperature76°F70°F
Wave height2.2 ft1.5 ft
Air temperature71°F71°F
Wind10 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 1:04 PMHigh 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.