Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 232011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
MAZ022-240800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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
$$
MAZ024-240800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
.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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-240800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ020-240800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-240800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 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 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-240800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-240800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 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 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ019-240800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
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 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as warm. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ015-016-240800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
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 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as warm. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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
$$
MAZ007-240800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Jul 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as warm. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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
$$