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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

MAZ022-122000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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 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

$$

MAZ024-122000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 20 mph.
.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 around 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

$$

MAZ023-122000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 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

$$

MAZ020-122000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. 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 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

$$

RIZ007-122000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. 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.

&&

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

$$

RIZ006-122000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 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

$$

RIZ008-122000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East 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

$$

MAZ019-122000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-122000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 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

$$

MAZ007-122000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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


$$