Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
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
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$