Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
MAZ022-202000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East 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
$$
MAZ024-202000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-202000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ020-202000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-202000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-202000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-202000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ019-202000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-202000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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
$$
MAZ007-202000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$