Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 040909
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
MAZ022-042300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
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 upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy
until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EST.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EST.
Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-042300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy
until 3 PM, then partly sunny until 4
PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. 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
$$
MAZ023-042300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-042300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy
until 2 PM, then partly sunny until 3
PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and freezing rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs around
30. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-042300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy
until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and freezing rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs around
30. 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
$$
RIZ006-042300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny
until 11 AM, then mostly cloudy until 2
PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and freezing rain. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs around
30. 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
$$
RIZ008-042300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy
until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-042300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EST.
Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EST.
Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 12.3 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EST.
Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain and freezing rain. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. 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
$$
MAZ015-016-042300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EST.
Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 2 below.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EST.
Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain, freezing rain and snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 40s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. 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
$$
MAZ007-042300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy
until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EST.
Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 6 below.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain and
snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. 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
$$