Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 080809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
MAZ022-082200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
MAZ024-082200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. East winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ023-082200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph,
becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ020-082200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-082200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
RIZ006-082200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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
$$
RIZ008-082200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph,
becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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
$$
MAZ019-082200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
High 12.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-082200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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
$$
MAZ007-082200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$