Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 140810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
MAZ022-142000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-142000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 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**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-142000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-142000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-142000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-142000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-142000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-142000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-142000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Warmer. Highs
around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. 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
$$
MAZ007-142000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$