FZUS51 KBOX 212114
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
MAZ022-221100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
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...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Breezy. Northwest winds around
25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 40. 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
$$
MAZ024-221100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
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...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow showers. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds around
25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 40. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-221100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of rain and snow showers. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds
around 25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-221100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-221100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. 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
$$
RIZ006-221100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-221100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-221100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain, snow and
sleet. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-221100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain, snow and
sleet. Highs around 40. 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
$$
MAZ007-221100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs
around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain,
snow, sleet and freezing rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
MAZ022-221100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EST.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
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...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Breezy. Northwest winds around
25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 40. 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
$$
MAZ024-221100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
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...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and snow showers. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds around
25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
around 40. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ023-221100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of rain and snow showers. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds
around 25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ020-221100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-221100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. 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
$$
RIZ006-221100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-221100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-221100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain, snow and
sleet. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-221100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain, snow and
sleet. Highs around 40. 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
$$
MAZ007-221100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs
around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain,
snow, sleet and freezing rain. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$