Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 122109
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
MAZ022-131100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EST.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ024-131100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 50s. Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Windy. West winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ023-131100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 50s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ020-131100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-131100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 50s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-131100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-131100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
upper 50s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. Windy. West winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ019-131100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EST.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ015-016-131100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-131100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EST Wed Nov 12 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$