Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 040908
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
MAZ022-042300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EST.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 50s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-042300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-042300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-042300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-042300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-042300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
RIZ008-042300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-042300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-042300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EST.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-042300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$