Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
MAZ022-100800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. South 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
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. South 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
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-100800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-100800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-100800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. South 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
$$
MAZ019-100800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-100800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
70. South 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
$$
MAZ007-100800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$