Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 052108
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
MAZ022-061100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ024-061100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 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**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ023-061100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
MAZ020-061100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-061100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
RIZ006-061100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
RIZ008-061100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ019-061100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-061100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-061100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EST Thu Nov 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$