Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 292014
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
MAZ022-300800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East 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
$$
MAZ024-300800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
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 mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. East
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
$$
MAZ023-300800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
$$
MAZ020-300800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-300800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ006-300800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
RIZ008-300800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. East
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
$$
MAZ019-300800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-300800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ007-300800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$