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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

MAZ022-132200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............15 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 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...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ024-132200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............14 to 17 feet.
   South Coast..............13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............Around 60.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ023-132200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. East 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ020-132200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
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...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly 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.

&&

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

$$

RIZ007-132200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
                            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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ006-132200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ008-132200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................15 to 19 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 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...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ019-132200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
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...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ015-016-132200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ007-132200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................14 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
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...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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


$$