Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
910
FZUS51 KBOX 150812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
MAZ022-152000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ024-152000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.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. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ023-152000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.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. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ020-152000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-152000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-152000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ008-152000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
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...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-152000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ015-016-152000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ007-152000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Hazy and patchy fog. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$