Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. East 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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East 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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$