Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 302010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
MAZ022-311000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ024-311000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. 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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight 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
$$
MAZ023-311000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. 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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ020-311000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-311000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
RIZ006-311000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-311000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight 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
$$
MAZ019-311000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-311000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-311000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$