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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

MAZ022-280800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
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 mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North 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

$$

MAZ024-280800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
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 until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-280800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-280800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-280800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-280800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ008-280800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-280800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-280800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-280800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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


$$