Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
MAZ022-030800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
MAZ024-030800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
MAZ023-030800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
MAZ020-030800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-030800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
RIZ006-030800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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
$$
RIZ008-030800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
MAZ019-030800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-030800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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
$$
MAZ007-030800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$