Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 140723
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
MAZ022-142115-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ024-142115-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 70.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ023-142115-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ020-142115-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-142115-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
RIZ006-142115-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Northeast
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
$$
RIZ008-142115-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ019-142115-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-142115-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-142115-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
323 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$