Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
584
FZUS51 KBOX 280811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
MAZ022-282200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-282200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ023-282200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ020-282200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-282200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-282200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-282200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ019-282200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-282200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. 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
$$
MAZ007-282200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$