Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 162011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
MAZ022-170800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-170800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
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**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-170800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-170800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-170800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-170800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ008-170800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ019-170800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-170800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-170800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$