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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

MAZ022-142000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-142000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
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 upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-142000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-142000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs around 60. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-142000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs around 60. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-142000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 60. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ008-142000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-142000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-142000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-142000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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


$$