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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

MAZ022-052000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ024-052000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ023-052000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ020-052000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

RIZ007-052000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. 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

$$

RIZ006-052000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

RIZ008-052000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ019-052000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 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............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-052000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 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 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

MAZ007-052000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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


$$