Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 092012
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
MAZ022-100800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 40.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-100800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 40.
South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-100800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ020-100800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-100800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast 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
$$
RIZ006-100800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-100800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ019-100800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the
lower 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-100800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the
lower 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-100800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$