Provincetown Beach or South Beach today?
Provincetown, Massachusetts · Edgartown, Massachusetts — 83 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Provincetown Beach
vs
94South Beach
Too close to call today. Provincetown Beach scores 93 and South Beach scores 94, 83 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Provincetown Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 86 vs 76.
- Go to South Beach for surfing — surfing 65 vs 37.
| Activity | Provincetown Beach | South Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 86 | 76 | Provincetown Beach |
| Families with kids | 90 | 76 | Provincetown Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 79 | 79 | tie |
| Surfing | 37 | 65 | South Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Provincetown Beach | South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:19 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 Provincetown Beach or South Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Provincetown Beach and South Beach?
About 83 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Provincetown Beach or South Beach?
Provincetown Beach today — 90 against 76 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.