Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 060813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
MAZ022-062000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ024-062000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
MAZ023-062000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
MAZ020-062000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-062000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-062000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest
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
$$
RIZ008-062000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-062000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South
winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-062000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 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.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South 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
$$
MAZ007-062000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$