Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
912
FZUS51 KBOX 030812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
MAZ022-032000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-032000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-032000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-032000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-032000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-032000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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
$$
RIZ008-032000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-032000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-032000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-032000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$