Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 070911
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
MAZ022-072300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EST.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EST.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ024-072300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EST.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs
in the mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ023-072300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs
in the mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ020-072300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-072300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 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
$$
RIZ006-072300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ008-072300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 20 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
$$
MAZ019-072300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EST.
High 12.1 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EST.
High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EST.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ015-016-072300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs
in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ007-072300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EST.
High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EST.
High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$