Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 270809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
MAZ022-272200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-272200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
South Coast..............10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-272200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-272200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-272200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-272200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-272200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-272200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ015-016-272200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-272200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$