Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 010810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
MAZ022-012200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ024-012200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
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
$$
MAZ023-012200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-012200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-012200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-012200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$
RIZ008-012200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
$$
MAZ019-012200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ015-016-012200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ007-012200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$