FZUS51 KBOX 232115
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
MAZ022-241100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EST.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ024-241100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to west around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-241100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to west around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-241100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-241100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ006-241100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely and a chance
of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-241100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely. Highs in
the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ019-241100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 40s. South
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-241100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-241100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
MAZ022-241100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EST.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EST.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.
Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EST.
Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ024-241100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EST.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to west around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EST.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EST.
Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EST.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs around 30. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-241100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to west around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of light
freezing spray. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-241100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain
and snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-241100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ006-241100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EST.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EST.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EST.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EST.
Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely and a chance
of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-241100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Snow likely. Highs in
the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain likely. Highs in the
mid 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ019-241100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EST.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EST.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EST.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EST.
Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EST.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
slight chance of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 40s. South
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-241100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EST.
High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and a
slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EST.
High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-241100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 PM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EST.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EST.
Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EST.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$