Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 032009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
MAZ022-041000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-041000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-041000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-041000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs around 70. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-041000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-041000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-041000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-041000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-041000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
MAZ007-041000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$