Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 222010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
MAZ022-230800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-230800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
MAZ023-230800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-230800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-230800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-230800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-230800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-230800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-230800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ007-230800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$