Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
786
FZUS51 KBOX 302009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
MAZ022-011000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-011000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
South Coast..............10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-011000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-011000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-011000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-011000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-011000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-011000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-011000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 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 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-011000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$