Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 220810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
MAZ022-222000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 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 mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
MAZ024-222000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-222000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 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 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-222000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-222000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 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...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-222000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 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...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-222000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ019-222000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-222000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 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 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-222000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Tue Jul 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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
$$