Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 200809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
MAZ022-202200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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
$$
MAZ024-202200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ023-202200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ020-202200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-202200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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
$$
RIZ006-202200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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
$$
RIZ008-202200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
35 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
$$
MAZ019-202200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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
$$
MAZ015-016-202200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-202200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$