Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 082013
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
MAZ022-090800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ024-090800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ023-090800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ020-090800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-090800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ006-090800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-090800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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
$$
MAZ019-090800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ015-016-090800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
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
$$
MAZ007-090800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$