Provincetown Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Provincetown Beach, Massachusetts · times in EDT
Updated 4:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 60° / 52° | 1 | 19% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 72° / 60° | 5 | 45% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 59° / 53° | 5 | 1% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 63° / 53° | 2 | 77% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 55° / 41° | 4 | 39% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 55° / 40° | 4 | 2% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 56° / 50° | 3 | 2% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Provincetown Beach warm enough to swim?
At 59°F, the water at Provincetown Beach is chilly — wetsuit recommended. 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 1° below the October average of 60°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 59°F. That is 1° below the October average of 60°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.