Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 112010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
MAZ022-121000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
MAZ024-121000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
MAZ023-121000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph, becoming
north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ020-121000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-121000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. 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
$$
RIZ006-121000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-121000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph, becoming
north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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
$$
MAZ019-121000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs around
60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-121000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs around
60. 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
$$
MAZ007-121000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly sunny.
Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$