Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 120811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
MAZ022-122000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
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 upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. South 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
$$
MAZ024-122000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-122000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-122000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-122000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. South 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
$$
RIZ006-122000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-122000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-122000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-122000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ007-122000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$