Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 182038
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
MAZ022-190800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 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
$$
MAZ024-190800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ023-190800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 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
$$
MAZ020-190800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-190800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 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
$$
RIZ006-190800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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
$$
RIZ008-190800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ019-190800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...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
$$
MAZ015-016-190800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ007-190800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$