Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 190914
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
MAZ022-192100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EST.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight
chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-192100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............Around 40.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog. Rain
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight
chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the mid 30s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-192100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy.
Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the lower 30s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-192100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
snow showers. Highs around 20. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-192100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs around 20. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs around 20. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
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
$$
RIZ006-192100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of snow
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 19.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs around 20. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. 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
$$
RIZ008-192100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Light freezing
spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Light freezing
spray. A chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-192100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy.
Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 2 below.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 20.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs around 19. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-192100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy.
Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 2 below.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 20.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs around 19. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. 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
$$
MAZ007-192100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EST.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EST.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
slight chance of snow showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 19.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
19. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$