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SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

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

MAZ022-232015-
BARNSTABLE MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CHATHAM...EASTHAM...PROVINCETOWN
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
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....55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 2 PM. PATCHY
                    FOG AFTER 2 PM. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
                    AFTER 10 AM. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 10 AM
                    UNTIL 2 PM.
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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 19 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 12 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

$$

MAZ024-232015-
NANTUCKET MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NANTUCKET
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
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...54 DEGREES.
EAST COAST WATER....53 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY 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....NO 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.

.TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 21 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 18 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 11 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

$$

MAZ023-232015-
DUKES MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...EDGARTOWN...AQUINNAH
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG UNTIL 10 AM. PATCHY FOG
                    AFTER 10 AM. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER 10 AM.
                    ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 19 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 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

$$

MAZ020-232015-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...WESTPORT...DARTMOUTH...NEW BEDFORD
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE MORNING...BECOMING
                    LIGHT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 17 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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 17 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 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

$$

RIZ007-232015-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NEWPORT...MIDDLETOWN...LITTLE COMPTON
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE MORNING...BECOMING
                    LIGHT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH 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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 11 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

$$

RIZ006-232015-
WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NARRAGANSETT...CHARLESTOWN...WESTERLY
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE MORNING...BECOMING
                    LIGHT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 17 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 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

$$

RIZ008-232015-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BLOCK ISLAND
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE MORNING...BECOMING
                    LIGHT.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY. ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2 PM.
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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 17 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY DENSE FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. 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

$$

MAZ019-232015-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...COHASSET...DUXBURY...HINGHAM...KINGSTON...
MARSHFIELD...PLYMOUTH...SCITUATE
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST AROUND 1 FOOT.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...54 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
                    WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 70S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 18 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 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

$$

MAZ015-016-232015-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BOSTON...CHELSEA...REVERE...WINTHROP...
BRAINTREE...MILTON...QUINCY...WEYMOUTH
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST 1 TO 2 FEET.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...53 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
                    WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 70S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 18 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
IN THE LOWER 50S. 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

$$

MAZ007-232015-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BEVERLY...GLOUCESTER...NEWBURYPORT
408 AM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST 1 TO 2 FEET.
PERIOD..............6 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...52 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS WITH
                    ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 70S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS 12 TO 17 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........8 - VERY HIGH.
LIGHTNING THREAT....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.

.TONIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.FRIDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 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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