Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 052009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
MAZ022-061000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ024-061000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ023-061000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ020-061000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-061000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
RIZ006-061000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ008-061000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ019-061000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-061000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ007-061000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$