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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

MAZ022-192000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest 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
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
60. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest 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
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest 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
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-192000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-192000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest 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
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ019-192000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-192000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in
the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
thunderstorms and a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest 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


$$