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SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS...

MAZ022-230745-
BARNSTABLE MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CHATHAM...EASTHAM...PROVINCETOWN
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
EAST COAST RIP CURRENT RISK.....MODERATE.
EAST COAST SURF.....2 TO 4 FEET.
EAST COAST SWELL.....EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
EAST COAST PERIOD...7 SECONDS.
EAST COAST WATER....54 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG UNTIL 10 AM...THEN
                    PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 17 TO 19 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 18 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 19 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NAUSET BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 3:21 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 9:27 AM
LOW TIDE AT 3:36 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 9:43 PM

AT HYANNISPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 4:37 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:14 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:41 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:23 PM

AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 4:34 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:25 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:49 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:41 PM

$$

MAZ024-230745-
NANTUCKET MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NANTUCKET
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
SOUTH COAST RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
EAST COAST RIP CURRENT RISK.....MODERATE.
SOUTH COAST SURF....2 TO 4 FEET.
EAST COAST SURF.....2 TO 4 FEET.
SOUTH COAST SWELL...EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
SOUTH COAST PERIOD..6 SECONDS.
EAST COAST SWELL....EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
EAST COAST PERIOD...6 SECONDS.
SOUTH COAST WATER...53 DEGREES.
EAST COAST WATER....52 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG UNTIL 10 AM. PATCHY
                    FOG AFTER 10 AM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER 10
                    AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 19 TO 20 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE MID
50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 21 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 21 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NANTUCKET...

LOW TIDE AT 4:48 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:16 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:49 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:26 PM

AT GREAT POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 4:32 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:57 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:47 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:13 PM

$$

MAZ023-230745-
DUKES MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...EDGARTOWN...AQUINNAH
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE MORNING...BECOMING
                    LIGHT.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG UNTIL 10 AM...THEN
                    PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 19 TO 20 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 19 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 18 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT SQUIBNOCKET POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 12:21 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:00 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:12 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:27 PM

$$

MAZ020-230745-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...WESTPORT...DARTMOUTH...NEW BEDFORD
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY FOG AFTER
                    2 PM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 18 TO 20 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 60. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 17 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. COOLER. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT WESTPORT HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 12:56 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:54 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:47 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:21 PM

$$

RIZ007-230745-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NEWPORT...MIDDLETOWN...LITTLE COMPTON
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY FOG AFTER
                    2 PM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS 16 TO 18 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NEWPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 12:23 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:45 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:14 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:12 PM

$$

RIZ006-230745-
WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NARRAGANSETT...CHARLESTOWN...WESTERLY
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY FOG AFTER
                    2 PM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 18 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT WATCH HILL POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 1:39 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:26 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:30 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:53 PM

AT POINT JUDITH...HARBOR OF REFUGE...

LOW TIDE AT 12:45 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:41 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:29 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:05 PM

AT NARRAGANSETT PIER...

LOW TIDE AT 12:34 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:34 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:25 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:01 PM

$$

RIZ008-230745-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BLOCK ISLAND
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY FOG
                    AFTER 2 PM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 10 AM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 21 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 18 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND
13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT BLOCK ISLAND...OLD HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 12:41 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:32 AM
LOW TIDE AT 12:19 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:00 PM

$$

MAZ019-230745-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...COHASSET...DUXBURY...HINGHAM...KINGSTON...
MARSHFIELD...PLYMOUTH...SCITUATE
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
                    ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 70.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT SCITUATE HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 4:09 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:21 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:21 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:36 PM

AT PLYMOUTH...

LOW TIDE AT 4:30 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:27 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:46 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:45 PM

$$

MAZ015-016-230745-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BOSTON...CHELSEA...REVERE...WINTHROP...
BRAINTREE...MILTON...QUINCY...WEYMOUTH
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY DENSE FOG
                    UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 70S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 60. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
COOLER. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT BOSTON...

LOW TIDE AT 4:04 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:14 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:19 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:30 PM

$$

MAZ007-230745-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BEVERLY...GLOUCESTER...NEWBURYPORT
431 PM EDT WED MAY 22 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...54 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A
                    SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 70.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS AROUND 8 MPH...INCREASING TO AROUND
                    18 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
COOLER. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NEWBURYPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 4:51 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:42 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:03 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:00 PM

AT GLOUCESTER HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 4:00 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:14 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:15 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:30 PM

$$


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