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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

MAZ022-112300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers
                            and flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EST.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EST.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EST.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

MAZ024-112300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
   South Coast..............10 to 13 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 slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EST.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-112300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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

$$

MAZ020-112300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 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 flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ007-112300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 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 showers
                            and flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ006-112300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 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 flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EST.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ008-112300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EST.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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

$$

MAZ019-112300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny. A slight chance of flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EST.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EST.
                            High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EST.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
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

$$

MAZ015-016-112300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny. A slight chance of flurries.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EST.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
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

$$

MAZ007-112300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EST Tue Nov 11 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 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of flurries.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EST.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EST.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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


$$