Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 020811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
MAZ022-022000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 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 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
$$
MAZ024-022000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
.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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ023-022000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ020-022000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
80. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-022000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 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.
&&
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
$$
RIZ006-022000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around
80. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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.
&&
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
$$
RIZ008-022000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ019-022000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-022000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ007-022000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$