Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
760
FZUS51 KBOX 022111
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
MAZ022-031100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EST.
Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
MAZ024-031100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 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 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
MAZ023-031100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
MAZ020-031100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-031100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
RIZ006-031100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EST.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
RIZ008-031100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
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
$$
MAZ019-031100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EST.
Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 12.0 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EST.
Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain and snow. Highs around 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-031100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EST.
Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. 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
$$
MAZ007-031100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EST.
Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow showers and a
slight chance of rain showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EST.
Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. 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
$$