Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 180813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
MAZ022-182000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ024-182000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-182000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-182000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-182000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ006-182000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-182000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ019-182000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-182000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-182000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$