Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 162042
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
MAZ022-171000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ024-171000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-171000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of rain and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-171000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-171000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-171000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-171000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
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
$$
MAZ019-171000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ015-016-171000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of rain and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Cooler. Highs
in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-171000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
442 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Cloudy. Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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
$$