Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 060913
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
MAZ022-062300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain and a chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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
$$
MAZ024-062300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 40.
South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain and a chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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
$$
MAZ023-062300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain and a chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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
$$
MAZ020-062300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain and a chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-062300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain and a chance
of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-062300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain likely and a
chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-062300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain
and drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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
$$
MAZ019-062300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain showers and
a chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ015-016-062300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain showers and
a chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-062300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain
showers, drizzle with possible snow,
freezing rain and freezing drizzle.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EST.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of
drizzle and a slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EST.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 5 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
$$