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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

MAZ022-250800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ024-250800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
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 lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ023-250800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ020-250800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight 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

$$

RIZ007-250800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight 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

$$

RIZ006-250800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight 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

$$

RIZ008-250800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ019-250800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box

$$

MAZ015-016-250800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight 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

$$

MAZ007-250800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box


$$