Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 250809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
MAZ022-252000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
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 until 4 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
MAZ024-252000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 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
$$
MAZ023-252000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ020-252000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-252000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
RIZ006-252000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ008-252000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 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
$$
MAZ019-252000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ015-016-252000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ007-252000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$