Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 160909
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
MAZ022-162300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 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...............7 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 8 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. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast 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
$$
MAZ024-162300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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...............Around 50.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 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...............11 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 30 to 35 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 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 50. East 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
$$
MAZ023-162300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 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*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...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. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 50. East 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
$$
MAZ020-162300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 50. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-162300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 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 lower 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 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 50. East 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
$$
RIZ006-162300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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.
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 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 50. East 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
$$
RIZ008-162300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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.
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 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. East 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
$$
MAZ019-162300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-162300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-162300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$