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SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
MAZ022-171000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-171000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-171000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-171000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-171000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-171000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-171000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ019-171000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-171000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-171000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
MAZ022-171000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-171000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-171000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-171000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-171000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 7 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-171000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-171000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ019-171000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-171000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-171000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sat May 16 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$