Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
766
FZUS51 KBOX 100809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
MAZ022-102200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs
in the mid 60s. Windy. East winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-102200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 60s. Windy. East winds around 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ023-102200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. East
winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ020-102200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 18 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the
mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-102200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 19 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-102200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 16 to 19 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs
in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-102200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 15 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in
the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 19 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy.
Northeast winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ019-102200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
High 12.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs
in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-102200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs
in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-102200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 16 to 18 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$