Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 292012
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
MAZ022-300800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
MAZ024-300800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
MAZ023-300800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
MAZ020-300800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-300800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
RIZ006-300800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-300800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
MAZ019-300800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-300800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-300800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$