Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 182012
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
MAZ022-190800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-190800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-190800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-190800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-190800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-190800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-190800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ019-190800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 12.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-190800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-190800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$