Nantucket Beach or South Beach today?
Nantucket, Massachusetts · Edgartown, Massachusetts — 45 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
94Nantucket Beach
vs
94South Beach
Too close to call today. Nantucket Beach scores 94 and South Beach scores 94, 45 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Nantucket Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to South Beach for surfing — surfing 65 vs 59.
| Activity | Nantucket Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Families with kids | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 79 | 79 | tie |
| Surfing | 59 | 65 | South Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Nantucket Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 1:14 PM | High 1:01 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 Nantucket Beach or South Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (94 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Nantucket Beach and South Beach?
About 45 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.