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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

MAZ022-312000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-312000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-312000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-312000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ007-312000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ006-312000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-312000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ019-312000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-312000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-312000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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


$$