Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 072009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
MAZ022-081000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
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
$$
MAZ024-081000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 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 lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-081000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. 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
$$
MAZ020-081000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-081000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.REST OF 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 mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. 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
$$
RIZ006-081000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-081000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. 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
$$
MAZ019-081000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-081000-
Suffolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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
$$
MAZ016-081000-
Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-081000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. 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
$$