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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

MAZ022-270800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ024-270800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ023-270800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ020-270800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-270800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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

$$

RIZ006-270800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-270800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ019-270800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-270800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ007-270800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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


$$