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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

MAZ022-021000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
                            High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ024-021000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-021000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-021000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ007-021000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ006-021000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-021000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-021000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ015-016-021000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
                            High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ007-021000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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


$$