Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 312012
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
MAZ022-010800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ024-010800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-010800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ020-010800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-010800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
RIZ006-010800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ008-010800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...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
$$
MAZ019-010800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-010800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-010800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$