Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 050809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MAZ022-052200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...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
$$
MAZ024-052200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.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 lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Sunny, cooler. 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
$$
MAZ023-052200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, cooler. 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
$$
MAZ020-052200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
around 70. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs around 60.
North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-052200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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
$$
RIZ006-052200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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
$$
RIZ008-052200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast 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
$$
MAZ019-052200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-052200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North 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
$$
MAZ007-052200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$