Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 170811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
MAZ022-172000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-172000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
MAZ023-172000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ020-172000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-172000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-172000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ008-172000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-172000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-172000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. 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
$$