Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 130813
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
MAZ022-132000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.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...............Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-132000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.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 upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-132000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-132000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-132000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-132000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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
$$
RIZ008-132000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-132000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-132000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-132000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Wed Aug 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$