FZUS51 KBOX 302113
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
MAZ022-311100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EST.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-311100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ023-311100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Light freezing spray. A chance
of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-311100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-311100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
RIZ006-311100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 30.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-311100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-311100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 30. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-311100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EST.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 30. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. 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
$$
MAZ007-311100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
MAZ022-311100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EST.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-311100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EST.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s. West
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ023-311100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Light freezing spray. A chance
of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-311100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-311100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
RIZ006-311100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EST.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 30.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-311100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Light freezing spray. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-311100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 30. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-311100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EST.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 30. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. 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
$$
MAZ007-311100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EST Tue Dec 30 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EST.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Light freezing spray. A
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EST.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$