Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 182011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
MAZ022-190800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West 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
$$
MAZ024-190800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ023-190800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ020-190800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-190800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
RIZ006-190800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West 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
$$
RIZ008-190800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ019-190800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-190800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ007-190800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$