Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 090808
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
MAZ022-092200-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-092200-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
South Coast..............In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-092200-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-092200-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-092200-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-092200-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-092200-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-092200-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around
80. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ015-016-092200-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-092200-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EDT Sun Aug 9 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$