Chatham Lighthouse Beach or South Beach today?
Chatham, Massachusetts · Edgartown, Massachusetts — 59 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Chatham Lighthouse Beach
vs
72South Beach
South Beach today, 12 points ahead (60 vs 72). They are 59 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Chatham Lighthouse Beach for families with kids — families with kids 68 vs 56.
- Go to South Beach for surfing — surfing 76 vs 41.
| Activity | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 56 | tie |
| Families with kids | 68 | 56 | Chatham Lighthouse Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 63 | 63 | tie |
| Surfing | 41 | 76 | South Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Chatham Lighthouse Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 60°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:54 AM | Low 7:27 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 South Beach today?
South Beach, on today's conditions — 72 against 60.
How far apart are Chatham Lighthouse Beach and South Beach?
About 59 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Chatham Lighthouse Beach or South Beach?
Chatham Lighthouse Beach today — 68 against 56 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.