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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MAZ022-130800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ024-130800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MAZ023-130800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ020-130800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

RIZ007-130800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

RIZ006-130800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

RIZ008-130800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ019-130800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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

$$

MAZ015-016-130800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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

$$

MAZ007-130800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South 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


$$