Crane Beach or Provincetown Beach today?

Ipswich, Massachusetts · Provincetown, Massachusetts — 85 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

78Crane Beach vs 93Provincetown Beach

Provincetown Beach today, 15 points ahead (78 vs 93). They are 85 km apart.

Which one, for what

ActivityCrane BeachProvincetown BeachBetter
Swimming 75 86 Provincetown Beach
Families with kids 80 90 Provincetown Beach
Walking & shelling 79 79 tie
Surfing 52 37 Crane Beach

Conditions side by side

NowCrane BeachProvincetown Beach
Water temperature66°F70°F
Wave height2 ft1.5 ft
Air temperature70°F71°F
Wind6 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 12:24 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 Crane Beach or Provincetown Beach today?

Provincetown Beach, on today's conditions — 93 against 78.

How far apart are Crane Beach and Provincetown Beach?

About 85 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Crane Beach or Provincetown Beach?

Provincetown Beach today — 90 against 80 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.