Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
926
FZUS51 KBOX 240812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
MAZ022-242000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ024-242000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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
$$
MAZ023-242000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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
$$
MAZ020-242000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-242000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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
$$
RIZ006-242000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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
$$
RIZ008-242000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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
$$
MAZ019-242000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 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
$$
MAZ015-016-242000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 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
$$
MAZ007-242000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$