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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 162009
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
MAZ022-170800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West 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
$$
MAZ024-170800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ023-170800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West 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
$$
MAZ020-170800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-170800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West 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
$$
RIZ006-170800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ008-170800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West 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
$$
MAZ019-170800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-170800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West 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
$$
MAZ007-170800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
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