Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
MAZ022-162200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-162200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
MAZ023-162200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ020-162200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
RIZ006-162200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
West 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
$$
RIZ008-162200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ019-162200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ015-016-162200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-162200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North 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
$$