Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 132011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MAZ022-141000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ024-141000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 70.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
20 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
$$
MAZ023-141000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-141000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-141000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-141000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-141000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-141000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-141000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ007-141000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$