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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

MAZ022-282000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 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 lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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

$$

MAZ024-282000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            northeast around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
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 lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. Southwest
winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ023-282000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ020-282000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ007-282000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ006-282000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ008-282000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...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

$$

MAZ019-282000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ015-016-282000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
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.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ007-282000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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


$$