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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

MAZ022-010800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ024-010800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 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**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ023-010800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ020-010800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ007-010800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ006-010800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ008-010800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ019-010800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-010800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ007-010800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 PM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast 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


$$