Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 162011
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
MAZ022-171000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ024-171000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-171000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ020-171000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-171000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
RIZ006-171000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-171000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ019-171000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-171000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ007-171000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$