Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 100910
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
MAZ022-102300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 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 cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EST.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EST.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 25 mph,
increasing to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the upper 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-102300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. 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
$$
MAZ023-102300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the upper 30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-102300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-102300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-102300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-102300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the upper 30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-102300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EST.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-102300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 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 cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-102300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EST.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$