Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 092111
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
MAZ022-101100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EST.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EST.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and a slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs around 40. West 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
$$
MAZ024-101100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.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.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West 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
$$
MAZ023-101100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then partly
sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and a slight chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow. Highs around 40. West 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
$$
MAZ020-101100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-101100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
and a slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-101100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow and
rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-101100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow. Highs around 40. West 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
$$
MAZ019-101100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EST.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
and a slight chance of rain. Highs around 40. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow and
rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ015-016-101100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow and
rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-101100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EST.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EST.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$