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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

MAZ022-132000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ024-132000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
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 upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. North 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

$$

MAZ023-132000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-132000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
around 60. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-132000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-132000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ008-132000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-132000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-132000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-132000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
around 60. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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


$$