Provincetown Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Provincetown Beach, Massachusetts · times in EDT
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 81° / 69° | 7 | 9% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 72° / 66° | 6 | 0% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 74° / 66° | 7 | 11% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 69° / 67° | 7 | 16% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 68° / 63° | 1 | 37% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 68° / 64° | 3 | 40% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 73° / 69° | 6 | 33% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Provincetown Beach warm enough to swim?
At 70°F, the water at Provincetown Beach is cool but swimmable. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 2° above the August average of 68°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 68°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Provincetown Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 70°F. That is 2° above the August average of 68°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Provincetown Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 68°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Provincetown Beach?
Around 68°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 39°F.