Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 290811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
MAZ022-292200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ024-292200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ023-292200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ020-292200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-292200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ006-292200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ008-292200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 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
$$
MAZ019-292200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-292200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-292200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$