Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 310911
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
MAZ022-312100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EST.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EST.
High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of rain and a slight chance of
snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EST.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-312100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 40.
South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ023-312100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-312100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-312100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny. A
slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
RIZ006-312100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
RIZ008-312100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-312100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EST.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow and a slight
chance of freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EST.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EST.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-312100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly sunny.
A chance of snow and a slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EST.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ007-312100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Fri Jan 31 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the mid 30s. 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
$$