Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 030813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
MAZ022-032000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ024-032000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. East 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
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:08 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 around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. East 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
$$
MAZ020-032000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-032000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:53 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 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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
$$
RIZ006-032000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ019-032000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-032000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East 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
$$
MAZ007-032000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$