Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 162110
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
MAZ022-171100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. South 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
$$
MAZ024-171100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............11 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
50. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the mid 50s. South 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
$$
MAZ023-171100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
50. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the mid 50s. South 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
$$
MAZ020-171100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-171100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 50s. South 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
$$
RIZ006-171100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 50s. South 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
$$
RIZ008-171100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
50. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the mid 50s. South 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
$$
MAZ019-171100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-171100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 50s. South 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
$$
MAZ007-171100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$