Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 200813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
MAZ022-202000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy very light
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-202000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-202000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-202000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-202000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-202000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ008-202000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-202000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy very light drizzle.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-202000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ007-202000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$