Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 132014
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
MAZ022-140800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ024-140800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ023-140800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ020-140800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-140800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-140800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
RIZ008-140800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-140800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-140800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ007-140800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$