FZUS51 KBOX 172112
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
MAZ022-181100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-181100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 11 feet, building to 13 to 16 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ023-181100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-181100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-181100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ006-181100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ008-181100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet, building to 12 to 16 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-181100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-181100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ007-181100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 40. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs around 30.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
MAZ022-181100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. 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
$$
MAZ024-181100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 11 feet, building to 13 to 16 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EST.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 9 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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
$$
MAZ023-181100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. 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
$$
MAZ020-181100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-181100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................12 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ006-181100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EST.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
RIZ008-181100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet, building to 12 to 16 feet
in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. 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
$$
MAZ019-181100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EST.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EST.
Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EST.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-181100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
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
$$
MAZ007-181100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EST.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EST.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EST.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 40. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs around 30.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$