Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary Off
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
673
FZUS51 KBOX 162013
SRFBOX

Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

MAZ022-170800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 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

$$

MAZ024-170800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
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 mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

MAZ023-170800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 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

$$

MAZ020-170800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
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

$$

RIZ007-170800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 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

$$

RIZ006-170800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 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

$$

RIZ008-170800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 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

$$

MAZ019-170800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 7 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

$$

MAZ015-016-170800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 7 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

$$

MAZ007-170800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 7 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


$$