Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
522
FZUS51 KBOX 280813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
MAZ022-282000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-282000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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
$$
MAZ023-282000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ020-282000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-282000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
RIZ006-282000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East 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
$$
RIZ008-282000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 9 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East 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
$$
MAZ019-282000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-282000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 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
$$
MAZ007-282000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$