68°
Sunny
1%
63
Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Race Point Beach
Race Point Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657
The tip of Cape Cod — where the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay meet. Whale watching from shore is realistic (humpbacks feed within a few hundred yards in summer), and the sunsets face west across the bay rather than out to sea. Off-road-vehicle permit beach for surf casting.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
57°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
66 /100
good
42 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
66 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:26 PM
2.0 ft · in 2.0h
Barometer
30.13 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:07 AM
Sunset
8:11 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:01 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:00 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 4:56 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:26 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Sunny
1%
63
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
63
71°
Partly Sunny
6%
54
64°
Rain Showers Likely
70%
13
59°
Chance Rain Showers
29%
36
60°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
55
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Minor
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Major
2:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Cape Cod National Seashore lot. ORV access requires a separate permit.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited during piping plover nesting season. Leashed in shoulder season.
Entry Fee
Cape Cod National Seashore pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Address
Race Point Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Race Point Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Race Point Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Race Point Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited during piping plover nesting season. Leashed in shoulder season.
Is there an entry fee at Race Point Beach?
Cape Cod National Seashore pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Are there lifeguards at Race Point Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Race Point Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Race Point Beach?
Amenities at Race Point Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, ORV access (permit).
When is the water warmest at Race Point Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Race Point Beach located?
Race Point Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Race Point Rd, Provincetown, MA 02657.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS