Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 102010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
MAZ022-111000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 17 feet. Cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-111000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-111000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 16 to 19 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy.
Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-111000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-111000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 16 to 20 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-111000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 20 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-111000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 16 to 20 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy.
Northeast winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-111000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-111000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-111000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 16 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$