Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 130811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
MAZ022-132200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then sunny.
A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
South 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
$$
MAZ024-132200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. South
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
$$
MAZ023-132200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-132200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-132200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
RIZ006-132200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest 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)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-132200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-132200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then sunny.
A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-132200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then sunny.
A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East 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
$$
MAZ007-132200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. A
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$