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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
005 FZUS51 KBOX 080912 SRFBOX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 MAZ022-082100- Barnstable MA- Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Moderate. Surf Height... East Coast...............8 to 10 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EST. Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST. Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............High. Surf Height... East Coast...............6 to 9 feet. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EST. Hyannisport..............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EST. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EST. Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely and a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 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 $$ MAZ024-082100- Nantucket MA- Including the beaches of Nantucket 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Moderate. South Coast..............Moderate. Surf Height... East Coast...............8 to 11 feet. South Coast..............9 to 12 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the lower 40s. South Coast..............In the lower 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph. Tides... Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST. Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EST. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............High. South Coast..............High. Surf Height... East Coast...............7 to 9 feet. South Coast..............7 to 10 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph. Tides... Nantucket................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EST. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EST. Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely and a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. 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 $$ MAZ023-082100- Dukes MA- Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph. Tides... Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST. High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph. Tides... Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EST. High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 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 $$ MAZ020-082100- Southern Bristol MA- Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EST. High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST. High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ007-082100- Newport RI- Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST. High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EST. High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 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 $$ RIZ006-082100- Washington RI- Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EST. High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST. Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EST. High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EST. Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST. High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 30. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST. High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST. Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EST. High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST. Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EST. High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ008-082100- Block Island RI- Including the beaches of Block Island 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............Around 30. Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST. High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the lower 30s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST. High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 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 $$ MAZ019-082100- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EST. Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. High Temperature............Around 30. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST. Plymouth.................High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ015-016-082100- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. High Temperature............Around 30. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. 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 $$ MAZ007-082100- Eastern Essex MA- Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport 411 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s. Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. Light freezing spray. High Temperature............In the mid 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST. Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow showers. High Temperature............In the upper 20s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EST. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EST. Gloucester Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EST. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$