Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 240811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
MAZ022-242000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ024-242000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ023-242000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
MAZ020-242000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-242000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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.
&&
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
$$
RIZ006-242000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-242000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ019-242000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-242000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs around 70. West
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around
70. 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
$$
MAZ007-242000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$