FZUS51 KBOX 280912
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
MAZ022-282300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-282300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ023-282300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-282300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-282300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
RIZ006-282300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
RIZ008-282300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 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 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-282300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EST.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-282300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ007-282300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EST.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the upper 20s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
MAZ022-282300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EST.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-282300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest 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
$$
MAZ023-282300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-282300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-282300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
RIZ006-282300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EST.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
RIZ008-282300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 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 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 15 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-282300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EST.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-282300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ007-282300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EST.
High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the upper 20s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$