Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 202009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
MAZ022-211000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 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...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ024-211000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ023-211000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 11 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ020-211000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-211000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
RIZ006-211000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-211000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 12 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ019-211000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-211000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-211000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$