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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

MAZ022-161100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EST.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EST.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 5 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

$$

MAZ024-161100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then partly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
   South Coast..............10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ023-161100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ020-161100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ007-161100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EST.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ006-161100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ008-161100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ019-161100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 5 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

$$

MAZ015-016-161100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EST.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 5 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

$$

MAZ007-161100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EST Sat Nov 15 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then partly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EST.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 5 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


$$