Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 302009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
MAZ022-311000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ024-311000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ023-311000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ020-311000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-311000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-311000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
RIZ008-311000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-311000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ015-016-311000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ007-311000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$