Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 302013
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
MAZ022-310800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
MAZ024-310800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
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**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-310800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-310800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-310800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-310800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-310800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-310800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-310800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-310800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$