Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 2:27PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
September 28, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways (3.3 to 12.5 feet Mean Lower
Low Water). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA,
Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads
near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience
pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Eastern Essex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Eastern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov