Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 112010
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
MAZ022-121000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
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...............14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
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. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North 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
$$
MAZ024-121000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 60.
South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 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...............14 to 17 feet.
South Coast..............14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
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 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
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 6 to 8 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
$$
MAZ023-121000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 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.................14 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight 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 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers 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 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
$$
MAZ020-121000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-121000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. 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.................15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. 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...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
RIZ006-121000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. 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 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. 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. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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
$$
RIZ008-121000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. 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**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight 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 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly 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. 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
$$
MAZ019-121000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
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 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
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 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ015-016-121000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 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.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
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...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ007-121000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................13 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$