Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 082011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
MAZ022-090800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ024-090800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. East winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-090800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ020-090800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-090800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. North 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
$$
RIZ006-090800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. 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
$$
RIZ008-090800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ019-090800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-090800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ007-090800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Tue Apr 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$