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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

MAZ022-182000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. 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

$$

MAZ024-182000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. 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. 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

$$

MAZ023-182000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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

$$

MAZ020-182000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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

$$

RIZ007-182000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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

$$

RIZ006-182000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West 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

$$

RIZ008-182000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West 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

$$

MAZ019-182000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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

$$

MAZ015-016-182000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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

$$

MAZ007-182000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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


$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
