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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

MAZ022-310800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 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.......................North winds around 5 mph.
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. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ024-310800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 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.......................North winds around 10 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 mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
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. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ023-310800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast 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 upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south 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. Highs in the upper
60s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-310800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast 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, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
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. Highs around 70.
East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-310800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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. Highs in the upper
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ006-310800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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 lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
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. Highs in the lower
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast 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

$$

RIZ008-310800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
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. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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

$$

MAZ019-310800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
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, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North 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. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-310800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North 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 lower
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

$$

MAZ007-310800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Thu May 30 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south 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............Around 70.
Winds.......................North 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 around 70.
South 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


$$