Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
793
FZUS51 KBOX 200911
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
MAZ022-202300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 1 foot, building
to around 2 feet in the
afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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
$$
MAZ024-202300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 50. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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
$$
MAZ023-202300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs around 50. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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
$$
MAZ020-202300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-202300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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
$$
RIZ006-202300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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
$$
RIZ008-202300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to 2 to 3 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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
$$
MAZ019-202300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-202300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West 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
$$
MAZ007-202300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$