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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

MAZ022-260800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ024-260800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ023-260800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ020-260800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly 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

$$

RIZ007-260800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly 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

$$

RIZ006-260800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly 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

$$

RIZ008-260800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ019-260800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ015-016-260800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ007-260800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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


$$