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SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS...

MAZ022-240815-
BARNSTABLE MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CHATHAM...EASTHAM...PROVINCETOWN
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
EAST COAST RIP CURRENT RISK.....MODERATE.
EAST COAST SURF.....2 TO 4 FEET.
EAST COAST SWELL.....NORTHEAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE
                     MORNING...BECOMING LIGHT.
EAST COAST PERIOD...4 SECONDS.
EAST COAST WATER....55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS 11 TO 16 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 7 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND
9 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NAUSET BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 4:13 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:20 AM
LOW TIDE AT 4:27 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 10:34 PM

AT HYANNISPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 5:30 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 12:07 PM
LOW TIDE AT 5:32 PM

AT BARNSTABLE HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 5:26 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:18 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:40 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:32 PM

$$

MAZ024-240815-
NANTUCKET MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NANTUCKET
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
SOUTH COAST RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
EAST COAST RIP CURRENT RISK.....MODERATE.
SOUTH COAST SURF....2 TO 4 FEET.
EAST COAST SURF.....2 TO 4 FEET.
SOUTH COAST SWELL...LIGHT SWELLS.
SOUTH COAST PERIOD..4 SECONDS.
EAST COAST SWELL....NORTHEAST AROUND 1 FOOT IN THE
                    MORNING...BECOMING LIGHT.
EAST COAST PERIOD...3 SECONDS.
SOUTH COAST WATER...54 DEGREES.
EAST COAST WATER....53 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 50S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 8 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 7 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NANTUCKET...

LOW TIDE AT 5:40 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 12:11 PM
LOW TIDE AT 5:39 PM

AT GREAT POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 5:24 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:50 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:38 PM

$$

MAZ023-240815-
DUKES MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...EDGARTOWN...AQUINNAH
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS...BECOMING NORTH AROUND 2 FEET IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
PERIOD..............3 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 13 TO 15 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 8 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT SQUIBNOCKET POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 1:12 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 6:52 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:01 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:18 PM

$$

MAZ020-240815-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...WESTPORT...DARTMOUTH...NEW BEDFORD
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS...BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 4 FEET
                    IN THE AFTERNOON.
PERIOD..............3 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...57 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 11 TO 12 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT WESTPORT HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 1:47 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:46 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:36 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 PM

$$

RIZ007-240815-
NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NEWPORT...MIDDLETOWN...LITTLE COMPTON
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS...BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 5 FEET IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
PERIOD..............5 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...57 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 9 TO 10 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NEWPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 1:14 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:37 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:03 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 8:03 PM

$$

RIZ006-240815-
WASHINGTON RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...NARRAGANSETT...CHARLESTOWN...WESTERLY
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....HIGH.
SURF................3 TO 5 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS...BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 6 FEET IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 9 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS MEANS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE
THREATENING CONDITIONS EXIST FOR ALL PEOPLE ENTERING THE SURF.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT WATCH HILL POINT...

LOW TIDE AT 2:30 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 8:18 AM
LOW TIDE AT 2:19 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 8:44 PM

AT POINT JUDITH...HARBOR OF REFUGE...

LOW TIDE AT 1:37 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:34 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:19 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:57 PM

AT NARRAGANSETT PIER...

LOW TIDE AT 1:25 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:26 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:14 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:52 PM

$$

RIZ008-240815-
BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BLOCK ISLAND
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................3 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............LIGHT SWELLS...BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 6 FEET IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
PERIOD..............7 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...56 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE UPPER 50S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 11 TO 12 MPH.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 14 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 18 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT BLOCK ISLAND...OLD HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 1:32 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:24 AM
LOW TIDE AT 1:09 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 7:50 PM

$$

MAZ019-240815-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...COHASSET...DUXBURY...HINGHAM...KINGSTON...
MARSHFIELD...PLYMOUTH...SCITUATE
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST 1 TO 2 FEET.
PERIOD..............8 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...55 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH...BECOMING SOUTHWEST
                    IN THE AFTERNOON.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 50. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS
LIKELY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT SCITUATE HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 4:59 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:11 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:11 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:25 PM

AT PLYMOUTH...

LOW TIDE AT 5:21 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:18 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:36 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:35 PM

$$

MAZ015-016-240815-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BOSTON...CHELSEA...REVERE...WINTHROP...
BRAINTREE...MILTON...QUINCY...WEYMOUTH
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST 1 TO 2 FEET.
PERIOD..............8 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...54 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE MID 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH...BECOMING NORTHEAST
                    AROUND 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 16 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS
LIKELY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT BOSTON...

LOW TIDE AT 4:56 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:07 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:10 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:21 PM

$$

MAZ007-240815-
EASTERN ESSEX MA-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...BEVERLY...GLOUCESTER...NEWBURYPORT
411 PM EDT THU MAY 23 2013

.TOMORROW...
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE.
SURF................2 TO 4 FEET.
SWELL...............EAST 1 TO 2 FEET.
PERIOD..............9 SECONDS.
WATER TEMPERATURE...53 DEGREES.
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....IN THE LOWER 60S.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH...BECOMING SOUTHEAST
                    IN THE AFTERNOON.
UVI INDEX...........3 - MODERATE.
LIGHTNING THREAT....VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IMPLIES THAT INDIVIDUALS PLANNING TO
ENTER THE SURF SHOULD CHECK WITH LOCAL BEACH PATROLS FIRST.  BE SURE
TO SWIM WITHIN SIGHT OF A LIFE GUARD...AND NEVER ALONE OR AT NIGHT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 13 MPH.
.SATURDAY...CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN
THE MID 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS WITH THUNDERSTORMS
LIKELY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NEWBURYPORT...

LOW TIDE AT 5:42 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:33 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:52 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:50 PM

AT GLOUCESTER HARBOR...

LOW TIDE AT 4:52 AM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:07 AM
LOW TIDE AT 5:06 PM
HIGH TIDE AT 11:21 PM

$$


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