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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

MAZ022-050800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ024-050800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ023-050800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ020-050800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. East 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

$$

RIZ007-050800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

RIZ006-050800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-050800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ019-050800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-050800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-050800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. East 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


$$