Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 242010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
MAZ022-250800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
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. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-250800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
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............In the upper 70s.
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. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
MAZ023-250800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
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. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ020-250800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-250800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. 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
$$
RIZ006-250800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
RIZ008-250800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
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.................Around 3 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 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ019-250800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
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.....................Mostly 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 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-250800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
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.....................Mostly 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. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and 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
$$
MAZ007-250800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 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. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. 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
$$