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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

MAZ022-152000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ024-152000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-152000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then partly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-152000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-152000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East 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

$$

RIZ006-152000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-152000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East 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

$$

MAZ019-152000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-152000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-152000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then sunny.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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


$$