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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

MAZ022-112000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ024-112000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-112000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-112000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-112000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-112000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ008-112000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-112000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-112000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-112000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Mon Aug 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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


$$