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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

MAZ022-271100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-271100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............Around 50.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
   South Coast..............11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EST.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-271100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as
cool. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-271100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as
cool. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-271100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EST.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as
cool. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-271100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as
cool. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-271100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as
cool. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-271100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EST.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40. West
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-271100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40. West
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ007-271100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EST.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40. West
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 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


$$