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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

MAZ022-032200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
                            a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
                            High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-032200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
   South Coast..............Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-032200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-032200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-032200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-032200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-032200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-032200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
                            a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North 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

$$

MAZ015-016-032200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
                            a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ007-032200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
                            a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North 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


$$