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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

MAZ022-161000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ024-161000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-161000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ020-161000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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

$$

RIZ007-161000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

RIZ006-161000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

RIZ008-161000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ019-161000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ015-016-161000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ007-161000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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


$$