Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 290811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
MAZ022-292200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ024-292200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-292200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-292200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-292200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-292200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-292200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny
until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-292200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-292200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-292200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$