Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 252010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
MAZ022-261000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
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
$$
MAZ024-261000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............Moderate.
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 mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast
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
$$
MAZ023-261000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
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
$$
MAZ020-261000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-261000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
RIZ006-261000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-261000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ019-261000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-261000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ007-261000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$