Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 052008
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
MAZ022-061000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
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 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West 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
$$
MAZ024-061000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
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 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West 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
$$
MAZ023-061000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West 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
$$
MAZ020-061000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-061000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ006-061000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West 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
$$
RIZ008-061000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West 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
$$
MAZ019-061000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers and a chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-061000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers and a chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
lower 80s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-061000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Fri Jun 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$