Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 290809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
MAZ022-292200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 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 upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-292200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-292200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ020-292200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-292200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
RIZ006-292200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. 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
$$
RIZ008-292200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ019-292200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-292200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.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.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ007-292200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast 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
$$