Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 092016
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
MAZ022-100800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in
the upper 70s. 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
$$
MAZ024-100800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Areas of dense
fog. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Areas of dense
fog. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in
the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ023-100800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. 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
$$
MAZ020-100800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-100800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-100800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-100800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-100800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the lower 80s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-100800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the lower 80s. 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
$$
MAZ007-100800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Areas of dense
fog. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Widespread dense
fog. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
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
$$