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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

MAZ022-021100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EST.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
                            diminishing to around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EST.
                            Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ024-021100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
   South Coast..............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph,
                            diminishing to around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EST.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ023-021100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ020-021100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph,
                            diminishing to around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-021100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EST.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph,
                            diminishing to around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-021100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-021100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ019-021100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
                            Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EST.
                            Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-021100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EST.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
                            Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 40. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs around 40. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-021100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EST.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EST.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EST.
                            Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
                            Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest 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


$$