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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

MAZ022-212000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-212000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 50.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ023-212000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ020-212000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South 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

$$

RIZ007-212000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South 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

$$

RIZ006-212000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ008-212000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then partly
                            sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ019-212000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-212000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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

$$

MAZ007-212000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Tue May 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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


$$