Swimming at Crane Beach today
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Crane Beach
Crane Beach sits on the Massachusetts coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 66°F in July.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 66°F. That is right on the August average of 66°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Plum Island Sound (south End) about 3 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crane Beach good for swimming today?
Swimmable, with care — we score it 75 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is water temperature at 66°F.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Crane Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.