Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 272011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
MAZ022-280800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ024-280800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. North winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-280800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-280800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-280800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-280800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 50. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-280800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ019-280800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-280800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs around 60. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-280800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu Mar 27 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$