Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 230813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
MAZ022-232000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-232000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 60. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-232000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ020-232000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-232000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast 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
$$
RIZ006-232000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
South winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast 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
$$
RIZ008-232000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ019-232000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-232000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-232000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Thu May 23 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$