Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 150810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
MAZ022-152200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-152200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ023-152200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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
$$
MAZ020-152200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-152200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. East 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
$$
RIZ006-152200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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
$$
RIZ008-152200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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
$$
MAZ019-152200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-152200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-152200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$