Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
020
FZUS51 KBOX 140810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
MAZ022-142200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. East winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ024-142200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. East 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
$$
MAZ023-142200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
East 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
$$
MAZ020-142200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-142200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East 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
$$
RIZ006-142200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
East winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-142200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East 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
$$
MAZ019-142200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-142200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-142200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Thu May 14 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$