Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
569
FZUS51 KBOX 092009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
MAZ022-101000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 19 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ024-101000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-101000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 19 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-101000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. East
winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-101000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 20 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 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
$$
RIZ006-101000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 20 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in
the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North 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
$$
RIZ008-101000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 14 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 21 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ019-101000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
High 12.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 13 to 17 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ015-016-101000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 17 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-101000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers.
Highs around 60. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$