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

ActivityNantucket BeachSouth BeachBetter
Swimming 76 76 tie
Families with kids 76 76 tie
Walking & shelling 79 79 tie
Surfing 59 65 South Beach

Conditions side by side

NowNantucket BeachSouth Beach
Water temperature70°F69°F
Wave height2.8 ft3.2 ft
Air temperature72°F72°F
Wind10 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 1:14 PMHigh 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.