Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 170808
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
MAZ022-172200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ024-172200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-172200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-172200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-172200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-172200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-172200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ019-172200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-172200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-172200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$