Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 210913
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
MAZ022-212100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers. Highs around 40. North 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
$$
MAZ024-212100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 40s. North 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
$$
MAZ023-212100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. North 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
$$
MAZ020-212100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the
lower 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and
a chance of snow. Highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-212100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the
lower 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and
a chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. North 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
$$
RIZ006-212100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EST.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-212100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. North 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
$$
MAZ019-212100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 30. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-212100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. North 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
$$
MAZ007-212100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Sat Dec 21 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EST.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 20.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EST.
High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Highs
in the mid 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$