Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
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.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest
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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$