Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 040810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
MAZ022-042200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then partly sunny
until 4 PM, then cloudy. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to west around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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
$$
MAZ024-042200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ023-042200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-042200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-042200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny
until 3 PM, then cloudy. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
RIZ006-042200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny
until 2 PM, then cloudy. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
northwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
RIZ008-042200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy.
Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-042200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-042200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
MAZ007-042200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$