FZUS51 KBOX 210912
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
MAZ022-212300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ024-212300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 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...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ023-212300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ020-212300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-212300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
RIZ006-212300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-212300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ019-212300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-212300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs around 40. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-212300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Snow and rain likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
MAZ022-212300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ024-212300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EST.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EST.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 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...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 40. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ023-212300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ020-212300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-212300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
RIZ006-212300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest 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
$$
RIZ008-212300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
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
$$
MAZ019-212300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EST.
High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-212300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of rain. Highs around 40. Southwest 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
$$
MAZ007-212300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EST.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EST.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Snow and rain likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$