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
- Go to Crane Beach for surfing — surfing 52 vs 37.
- Go to Provincetown Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 86 vs 75.
| Activity | Crane Beach | Provincetown Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Crane Beach | Provincetown Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 66°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 2 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:24 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 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.