Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 282013
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
MAZ022-290800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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
$$
MAZ024-290800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
MAZ023-290800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly 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...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ020-290800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-290800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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
$$
RIZ006-290800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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
$$
RIZ008-290800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ019-290800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-290800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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
$$
MAZ007-290800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$