Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 172010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
MAZ022-180800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-180800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-180800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-180800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-180800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-180800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-180800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-180800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-180800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs around
60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-180800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Thu Apr 17 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$