Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 092012
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
MAZ022-100800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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
$$
MAZ024-100800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. 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
$$
MAZ023-100800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-100800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-100800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. 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
$$
RIZ006-100800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. 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
$$
RIZ008-100800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ019-100800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-100800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-100800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$