Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 122010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
MAZ022-131000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North 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
$$
MAZ024-131000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............14 to 18 feet.
South Coast..............14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Very windy. East winds around 40 mph,
diminishing to around 30 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Windy. North 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
$$
MAZ023-131000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North 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
$$
MAZ020-131000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-131000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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
$$
RIZ006-131000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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
$$
RIZ008-131000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast winds 35 to 40
mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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
$$
MAZ019-131000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-131000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North 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
$$
MAZ007-131000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................15 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$