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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

MAZ022-202000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ024-202000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
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 lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 20 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

$$

MAZ023-202000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 20 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

$$

MAZ020-202000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

RIZ007-202000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

RIZ006-202000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

RIZ008-202000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

MAZ019-202000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-202000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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

$$

MAZ007-202000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Isolated showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs around 70. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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


$$