FZUS51 KBOX 250912
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
MAZ022-252300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EST.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of light freezing
spray. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ024-252300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
Scattered rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 13 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-252300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-252300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-252300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as zero.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-252300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 40. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ008-252300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-252300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
sunny. Scattered rain and snow showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ015-016-252300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Isolated rain and snow showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs around 30. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ007-252300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
Scattered snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 7 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
MAZ022-252300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
Scattered rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EST.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of light freezing
spray. A slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
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
$$
MAZ024-252300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
Scattered rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 13 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-252300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-252300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-252300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
Isolated rain showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as zero.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ006-252300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 40. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
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
$$
RIZ008-252300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ019-252300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
sunny. Scattered rain and snow showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ015-016-252300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. Isolated rain and snow showers.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs around 30. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$
MAZ007-252300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
Scattered snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 7 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
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
$$