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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

MAZ022-230800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
                            High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
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

$$

MAZ024-230800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 12 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 8 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-230800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-230800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-230800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-230800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-230800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-230800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ015-016-230800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ007-230800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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


$$