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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

MAZ022-080800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

MAZ024-080800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 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**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-080800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

MAZ020-080800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

RIZ007-080800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

RIZ006-080800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

RIZ008-080800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ019-080800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
                            High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

MAZ015-016-080800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

MAZ007-080800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................|* Insert UVI *|.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
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


$$