Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 192011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
MAZ022-201000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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
$$
MAZ024-201000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-201000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-201000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-201000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South 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
$$
RIZ006-201000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South 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
$$
RIZ008-201000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-201000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-201000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-201000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$