Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 060911
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
MAZ022-062300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EST.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain, freezing rain and snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ024-062300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EST.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain and freezing rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Breezy. Northwest winds
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-062300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
freezing rain. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-062300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs around 30.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-062300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-062300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
and freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-062300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
lower 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-062300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EST.
Plymouth.................High 12.3 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EST.
High 12.1 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of freezing
rain. Colder. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-062300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of freezing
rain. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Not as cool. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-062300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 5 PM, then partly sunny. A
slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EST.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EST.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$