Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 120810
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
MAZ022-122200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North 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
$$
MAZ024-122200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............10 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............15 to 18 feet.
South Coast..............14 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Very windy. East winds 35 to 40 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Windy. North 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
$$
MAZ023-122200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North 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
$$
MAZ020-122200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-122200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-122200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North 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
$$
RIZ008-122200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast winds 35 to 40
mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North 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
$$
MAZ019-122200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North 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
$$
MAZ015-016-122200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-122200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................15 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest 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
$$