Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
581
FZUS51 KBOX 102009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
MAZ022-111000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
.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 cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ024-111000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-111000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ020-111000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-111000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-111000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-111000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
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 around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ019-111000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-111000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-111000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$