Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 212112
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
MAZ022-221100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow. Colder. Highs around 19. Northwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy, snow. Highs in the upper
20s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely. Highs in the
lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-221100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Freezing spray.
Colder. Highs around 19. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Light freezing spray.
Snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely. Highs in the
lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-221100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Freezing spray.
Colder. Highs around 18. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Light freezing spray.
Snow. Not as cold. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Highs
in the lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-221100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 16. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Not as
cold. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-221100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 17. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, snow. Highs in the upper
20s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. Snow likely. Highs in the upper 20s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-221100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 16. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, snow. Highs in the mid
20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Highs
in the upper 20s. North 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
$$
RIZ008-221100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Freezing spray.
Colder. Highs around 18. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Light freezing spray.
Snow. Not as cold. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. Snow likely. Highs around 30. North 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
$$
MAZ019-221100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EST.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EST.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Freezing spray. Colder.
Highs around 16. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely. Not as
cold. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-221100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs around 15.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Not
as cold. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the upper 20s. North 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
$$
MAZ007-221100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EST.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Freezing spray. Colder.
Highs around 14. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$