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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA Surf Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

MAZ022-201100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 14 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly 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...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-201100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............13 to 16 feet, subsiding to 8 to 11
feet in the afternoon.
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 lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 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...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs around 40.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-201100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet, subsiding to 6 to 10
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EST.

.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-201100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet, subsiding to 6 to 9 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EST.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-201100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet, subsiding to 5 to 9 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EST.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.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 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-201100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-201100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet, subsiding to 6 to 8 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 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...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-201100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 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...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-201100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EST.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Rain and snow likely.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ007-201100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
416 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly 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...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Snow with rain likely.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Northwest 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


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