Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 312010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
MAZ022-010800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-010800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. West
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-010800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ020-010800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-010800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ006-010800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and 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
$$
RIZ008-010800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ019-010800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-010800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
MAZ007-010800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$