Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 232010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
MAZ022-241000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 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 mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly 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
$$
MAZ024-241000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
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.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ023-241000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 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.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ020-241000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-241000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 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.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly 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
$$
RIZ006-241000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-241000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 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 mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ019-241000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-241000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ007-241000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$