FZUS51 KBOX 252115
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
MAZ022-261100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ024-261100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 30s. Windy. West winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ023-261100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ020-261100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-261100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly sunny
until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as zero.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West 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
$$
RIZ006-261100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow and a slight
chance of freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-261100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of freezing rain and
snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ019-261100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
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 until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ015-016-261100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-261100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
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 until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EST.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and freezing rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West 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
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
MAZ022-261100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EST.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
snow. Colder. Highs in the lower 30s. Breezy. West 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
$$
MAZ024-261100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EST.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 12 to 16 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of snow. Colder. Highs in the mid 30s. Windy. West winds around
30 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
$$
MAZ023-261100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Light freezing spray.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 13 to 16 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ020-261100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EST.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-261100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly sunny
until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as zero.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Breezy. West 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
$$
RIZ006-261100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow and a slight
chance of freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
RIZ008-261100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 30.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of freezing rain and
snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EST.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. Windy. West winds around 30 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
$$
MAZ019-261100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
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 until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EST.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EST.
High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ015-016-261100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 1 below.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 30s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EST.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in
the lower 30s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-261100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EST Thu Dec 25 2025
.FRIDAY...
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 until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 20s.
Wind Chill..................As low as 4 below.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EST.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EST.
High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EST.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 20s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EST.
High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EST.
High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EST.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and freezing rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs
around 30. West 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
$$