Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 242115
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MAZ022-251100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............11 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and sleet with snow
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. A chance of snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 20s. 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
$$
MAZ024-251100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. A chance of snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. A chance of snow. Highs in the mid 20s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-251100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as zero.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Rain,
sleet and a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. Breezy. West winds
around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower 20s.
North 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
$$
MAZ020-251100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 2 below.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow and rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of snow. Highs in the lower 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-251100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Snow
likely, rain and sleet.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 20s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-251100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EST.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 20s. North 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
$$
RIZ008-251100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph,
increasing to east around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Snow and
rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds around
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
light freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower
20s. North 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
$$
MAZ019-251100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 2 below.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EST.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Snow with
rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Highs in the lower 20s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-251100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EST.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Highs in the lower 20s. 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
$$
MAZ007-251100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 6 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EST.
High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
freezing spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 20s. 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
$$