Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 150809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
MAZ022-152200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
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
$$
MAZ024-152200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
MAZ023-152200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
MAZ020-152200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-152200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-152200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West 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
$$
RIZ008-152200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Hazy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-152200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-152200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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
$$
MAZ007-152200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. North 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
$$