Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
821
FZUS51 KBOX 160812
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Breezy. Southwest winds around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. 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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. Southwest winds around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. 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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Warmer. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$