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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

MAZ022-240800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
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

$$

MAZ024-240800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around
60. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. South 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

$$

MAZ023-240800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
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

$$

MAZ020-240800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.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 around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South
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

$$

RIZ007-240800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South
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

$$

RIZ006-240800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

RIZ008-240800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South
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

$$

MAZ019-240800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 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 upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.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 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-240800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:48 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...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.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 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ007-240800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:45 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
                            southeast 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. South
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


$$