Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
902
FZUS51 KBOX 160809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
MAZ022-162200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-162200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-162200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-162200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-162200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-162200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-162200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-162200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$