Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
MAZ022-162000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............|* Enter water
temperature here
*|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-162000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............|* Enter water
temperature here
*|.
South Coast..............|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-162000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ020-162000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. South 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
$$
RIZ006-162000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-162000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-162000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-162000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-162000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........|* Enter water temperature here *|.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$