Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
790
FZUS51 KBOX 082013
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
MAZ022-090800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.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 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
$$
MAZ024-090800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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
$$
MAZ023-090800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
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 mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
MAZ020-090800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-090800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
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 mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
80. 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
$$
RIZ006-090800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
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.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
RIZ008-090800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.
&&
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
$$
MAZ019-090800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-090800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-090800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Fri Aug 8 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$