Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
945
FZUS51 KBOX 150809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
MAZ022-152200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-152200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ023-152200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
MAZ020-152200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-152200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
RIZ006-152200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs around 60. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-152200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ019-152200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-152200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
$$
MAZ007-152200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs around 60. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$