Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
971
FZUS51 KBOX 090814
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
MAZ022-092000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-092000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-092000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ020-092000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-092000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-092000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...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
$$
RIZ008-092000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ019-092000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-092000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...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
$$
MAZ007-092000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$