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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

MAZ022-250800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...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

$$

MAZ024-250800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-250800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-250800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

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

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

$$

RIZ007-250800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.

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

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 70. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 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

$$

RIZ006-250800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 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...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly 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

$$

RIZ008-250800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-250800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 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

$$

MAZ015-016-250800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

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

$$

MAZ007-250800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 70. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 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


$$