Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 100810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
MAZ022-102000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. South 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
$$
MAZ024-102000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-102000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. South 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
$$
MAZ020-102000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. East
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-102000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-102000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-102000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-102000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-102000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ007-102000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$