Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
574
FZUS51 KBOX 090811
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
MAZ022-092200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Windy. Northeast winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ024-092200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
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...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 13 to 17 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy.
East winds around 35 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
$$
MAZ023-092200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 19 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
Windy. Northeast winds around 35 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
$$
MAZ020-092200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 15 to 18 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-092200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 20 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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
$$
RIZ006-092200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 15 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 20 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
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
$$
RIZ008-092200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 15 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 17 to 21 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Windy. Northeast winds around 35 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
$$
MAZ019-092200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
High 12.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
High 12.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-092200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs around 60. 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
$$
MAZ007-092200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 14 to 17 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs around 60. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$