Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 260809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
MAZ022-262200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 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...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-262200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............14 to 17 feet.
South Coast..............14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 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...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-262200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-262200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-262200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-262200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 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...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. West 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
$$
RIZ008-262200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 35 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast 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...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-262200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 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...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-262200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ007-262200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of 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...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$