Herring Cove Beach sits on the Cape Cod Bay. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8447386, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Herring Cove Beach in lots like Herring Cove Beach Parking Area, Downtown Provincetown Shuttle Stop. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free (National Parks pass) or $35/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Herring Cove Beach, don't miss the Lobster Bisque at The Lobster Pot. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Herring Cove Beach from Provincetown Harbor, including the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoHerring Cove Beach hosts Herring Cove Sunset Gathering and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Herring Cove Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Leashed pets are permitted on most Seashore ocean beaches, on a 6 foot leash at all times, but not on lifeguard protected areas in summer. Seasonal shorebird closures run April 1 through October 15 and Herring Cove is one of the areas named for recurring nesting closures. Posted signs at the beach entrance take precedence over anything published online, so check them on arrival. Source: National Park Service — Pets at Cape Cod National Seashore, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesAt Herring Cove Beach, the sun sets at 6:26 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:37 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Herring Cove Beach update at the top of the conditions page.