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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

MAZ022-170800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
South 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

$$

MAZ024-170800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Areas of
                            drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 6 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-170800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
South 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

$$

MAZ020-170800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South 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

$$

RIZ007-170800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South 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

$$

RIZ006-170800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South 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

$$

RIZ008-170800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
South 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

$$

MAZ019-170800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South 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

$$

MAZ015-016-170800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South 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

$$

MAZ007-170800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
South 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


$$