Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 142009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
MAZ022-151000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. 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
$$
MAZ024-151000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ023-151000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-151000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-151000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-151000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-151000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-151000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-151000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ007-151000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$