Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 150811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
MAZ022-152000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ024-152000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ023-152000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ020-152000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-152000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-152000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-152000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ019-152000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ015-016-152000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-152000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Thu May 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$