Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 040811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
MAZ022-042000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-042000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-042000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-042000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-042000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-042000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers, cooler.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-042000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-042000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers, colder.
Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-042000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Colder. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-042000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$