Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
787
FZUS51 KBOX 140809
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
MAZ022-142200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
possible drizzle and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
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
$$
MAZ024-142200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 13 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
possible drizzle and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 7 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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
$$
MAZ023-142200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
possible drizzle and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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
$$
MAZ020-142200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-142200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
a chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-142200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Patchy fog. A chance of drizzle and
showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-142200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West 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
$$
MAZ019-142200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. West
winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-142200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely and a chance of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
West 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
$$
MAZ007-142200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$