Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
865
FZUS51 KBOX 032010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
MAZ022-041000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
MAZ024-041000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ023-041000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-041000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-041000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ006-041000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ008-041000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ019-041000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-041000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-041000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$