Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 182008
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
MAZ022-191000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ024-191000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-191000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ020-191000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-191000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
RIZ006-191000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
RIZ008-191000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. 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
$$
MAZ019-191000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-191000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. 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
$$
MAZ007-191000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$