FZUS51 KBOX 240913
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
MAZ022-242300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then partly sunny
until 12 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon.
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 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
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 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Colder. Highs in
the upper 20s. North winds around 20 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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ024-242300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 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.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 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...............6 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
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. Colder. Highs
around 30. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-242300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny until 2 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
slight chance of rain and snow.
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.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
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. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-242300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny. A
slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-242300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 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. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ006-242300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 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*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-242300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 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.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ019-242300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 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 9 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-242300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
A chance of 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 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. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-242300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 8 AM, then partly sunny
until 12 PM, then cloudy. 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of rain showers,
freezing rain and snow showers.
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 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and a slight chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
MAZ022-242300-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 9 AM, then partly sunny
until 12 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon.
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 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
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 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Colder. Highs in
the upper 20s. North winds around 20 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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ024-242300-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............7 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.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 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...............6 to 8 feet.
South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
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. Colder. Highs
around 30. North winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-242300-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny until 2 PM, then mostly cloudy. A
slight chance of rain and snow.
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.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
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. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ020-242300-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny. A
slight chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EST.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EST.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EST.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow.
Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-242300-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 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 until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 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. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ006-242300-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 7 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 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*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-242300-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 AM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 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.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 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 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 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
$$
MAZ019-242300-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
A chance of snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 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 9 feet. Partly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-242300-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
A chance of 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 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. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ007-242300-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 8 AM, then partly sunny
until 12 PM, then cloudy. 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*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of rain showers,
freezing rain and snow showers.
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 5 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. Colder. Highs in the
mid 20s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
snow. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain
and a slight chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$