Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 052008
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
MAZ022-061000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ024-061000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 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.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-061000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-061000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-061000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-061000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-061000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-061000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-061000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South 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
$$
MAZ007-061000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$