Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 170911
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
MAZ022-172100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EST.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EST.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs around
30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. 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
$$
MAZ024-172100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs around
30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. 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
$$
MAZ023-172100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs
in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. 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
$$
MAZ020-172100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs
in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-172100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny.
Light freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
20s. 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
$$
RIZ006-172100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny.
Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 20.
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
$$
RIZ008-172100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny.
Light freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
20s. 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
$$
MAZ019-172100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EST.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs
in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 19.
West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-172100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs
in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 19.
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
$$
MAZ007-172100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Fri Jan 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EST.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny.
Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. Colder. Highs
in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs around 19. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$