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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

MAZ022-261100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EST.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ024-261100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EST.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ023-261100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ020-261100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. 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

$$

RIZ007-261100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the lower 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

$$

RIZ006-261100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EST.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. 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

$$

RIZ008-261100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ019-261100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EST.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EST.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EST.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-261100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EST.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Not as cool. 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

$$

MAZ007-261100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EST.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EST.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EST.

.THANKSGIVING DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EST.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 50. 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


$$