Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 042015
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
MAZ022-050800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ024-050800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
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**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
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.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-050800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
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.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ020-050800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-050800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
RIZ006-050800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-050800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ019-050800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-050800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ007-050800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$