Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 122011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
MAZ022-130800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. South
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-130800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South 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
$$
MAZ023-130800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-130800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-130800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-130800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-130800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the lower 70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ019-130800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-130800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-130800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$