Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. 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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$