Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
765
FZUS51 KBOX 180812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
MAZ022-182000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ020-182000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs
around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-182000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-182000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ019-182000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-182000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-182000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$