FZUS51 KBOX 290913
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
MAZ022-292300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
MAZ024-292300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............13 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow showers. Highs around 30. 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
$$
MAZ023-292300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow showers. Highs around 30. 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
$$
MAZ020-292300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-292300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
RIZ006-292300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 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
$$
RIZ008-292300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
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
$$
MAZ019-292300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-292300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 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
$$
MAZ007-292300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
MAZ022-292300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
MAZ024-292300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............13 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow showers. Highs around 30. 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
$$
MAZ023-292300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs around 30. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow showers. Highs around 30. 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
$$
MAZ020-292300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-292300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 30s. West winds around 20 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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
$$
RIZ006-292300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EST.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 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
$$
RIZ008-292300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Windy. West winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EST.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
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
$$
MAZ019-292300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-292300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 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
$$
MAZ007-292300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Light
freezing spray. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
20s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$