FZUS51 KBOX 230912
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
MAZ022-232300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
snow. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-232300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Colder. Highs in the lower
30s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-232300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-232300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
40. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-232300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-232300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
40. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-232300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ019-232300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-232300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain,
freezing rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-232300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast 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
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
MAZ022-232300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
snow. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ024-232300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. A slight chance of snow. Colder. Highs in the lower
30s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ023-232300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ020-232300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
40. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-232300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ006-232300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain and a chance
of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
40. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
RIZ008-232300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ019-232300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ015-016-232300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain,
freezing rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$
MAZ007-232300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely and a
chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast 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
$$