Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 182011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
MAZ022-190800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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
$$
MAZ024-190800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ023-190800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. 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
$$
MAZ020-190800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-190800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
RIZ006-190800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
RIZ008-190800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. 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
$$
MAZ019-190800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-190800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ007-190800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$