Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary On
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
629
FZUS51 KBOX 300811
SRFBOX

Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

MAZ022-302200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
                            High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. East 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

$$

MAZ024-302200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
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 upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
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............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-302200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southwest around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-302200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ007-302200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ006-302200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-302200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ019-302200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
                            High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-302200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-302200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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


$$