Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 242011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
MAZ022-250800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-250800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-250800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-250800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-250800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-250800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-250800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-250800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around
70. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-250800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs around 70. West
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ007-250800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$