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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

MAZ022-290800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...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

$$

MAZ024-290800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...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

$$

MAZ023-290800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ020-290800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

RIZ007-290800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

RIZ006-290800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-290800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ019-290800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-290800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-290800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South 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


$$