Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 180811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
MAZ022-182000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ024-182000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 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...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds
around 15 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ023-182000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
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...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
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...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ020-182000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-182000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
RIZ006-182000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
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...
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...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
RIZ008-182000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Northwest winds
around 15 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ019-182000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-182000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated 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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ007-182000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$