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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

MAZ022-290800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-290800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-290800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-290800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

RIZ007-290800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

RIZ006-290800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-290800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
                            Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs around 50. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ019-290800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-290800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-290800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
409 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
                            High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. East 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


$$



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