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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

MAZ022-192000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
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.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

MAZ024-192000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

MAZ023-192000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

MAZ020-192000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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

$$

RIZ007-192000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

RIZ006-192000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

RIZ008-192000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

MAZ019-192000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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

$$

MAZ015-016-192000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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

$$

MAZ007-192000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
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


$$



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