Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 220811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
MAZ022-222200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ024-222200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Patchy fog. Showers likely and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ023-222200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ020-222200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-222200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-222200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-222200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-222200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ015-016-222200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-222200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$