Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 122010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
MAZ022-131000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South 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
$$
MAZ024-131000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast 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
$$
MAZ023-131000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
MAZ020-131000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-131000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
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
$$
RIZ006-131000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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
$$
RIZ008-131000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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
$$
MAZ019-131000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-131000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 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
$$
MAZ007-131000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$