Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 012011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
MAZ022-020800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ024-020800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-020800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-020800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-020800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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
$$
RIZ006-020800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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
$$
RIZ008-020800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-020800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-020800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South 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
$$
MAZ007-020800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$