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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

MAZ022-231000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ024-231000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-231000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-231000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-231000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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

$$

RIZ006-231000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-231000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. East 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

$$

MAZ019-231000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-231000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-231000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms
                            and a slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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


$$