Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 120814
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
MAZ022-122000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
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
$$
MAZ024-122000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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
$$
MAZ023-122000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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
$$
MAZ020-122000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-122000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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
$$
RIZ006-122000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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
$$
RIZ008-122000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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
$$
MAZ019-122000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-122000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-122000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$