Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 172109
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
MAZ022-181100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. 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
$$
MAZ024-181100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. 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
$$
MAZ023-181100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 50. 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
$$
MAZ020-181100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-181100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ006-181100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
RIZ008-181100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 50. 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
$$
MAZ019-181100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-181100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ007-181100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$