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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

MAZ022-282000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North 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

$$

MAZ024-282000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North 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

$$

MAZ023-282000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North 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

$$

MAZ020-282000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-282000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-282000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ008-282000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-282000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-282000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-282000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
414 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast 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


$$