Nantucket Beach or South Beach today?
Nantucket, Massachusetts · Edgartown, Massachusetts — 45 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
60Nantucket Beach
vs
72South Beach
South Beach today, 12 points ahead (60 vs 72). They are 45 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Nantucket Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to South Beach for swimming, families with kids, surfing — swimming 56 vs 45.
| Activity | Nantucket Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 45 | 56 | South Beach |
| Families with kids | 49 | 56 | South Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 63 | 63 | tie |
| Surfing | 66 | 76 | South Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Nantucket Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 62°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 3.7 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 8:01 AM | Low 7:27 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 Nantucket Beach or South Beach today?
South Beach, on today's conditions — 72 against 60.
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.
Which is better with kids, Nantucket Beach or South Beach?
South Beach today — 56 against 49 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.