Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 250809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
MAZ022-252200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ024-252200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............13 to 16 feet.
South Coast..............14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast winds around 30
mph, increasing to around 40 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............15 to 18 feet.
South Coast..............13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 35 mph,
diminishing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-252200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ020-252200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-252200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-252200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-252200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-252200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds
around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-252200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A 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
$$
MAZ007-252200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................15 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs around 60.
Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A 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
$$