Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
791
FZUS51 KBOX 170810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
MAZ022-172000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ024-172000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ023-172000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ020-172000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-172000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
RIZ006-172000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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
$$
RIZ008-172000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
MAZ019-172000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-172000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ007-172000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$