Crane Beach or Hampton Beach today?

Ipswich, Massachusetts · Hampton, New Hampshire — 25 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

60Crane Beach vs 60Hampton Beach

Too close to call today. Crane Beach scores 60 and Hampton Beach scores 60, 25 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCrane BeachHampton BeachBetter
Swimming 54 54 tie
Families with kids 65 65 tie
Walking & shelling 45 45 tie
Surfing 37 43 Hampton Beach

Conditions side by side

NowCrane BeachHampton Beach
Water temperature59°F59°F
Wave height2.4 ft2.4 ft
Air temperature51°F49°F
Wind17 mph18 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:47 AMLow 7:46 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 Crane Beach or Hampton 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 Crane Beach and Hampton Beach?

About 25 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.