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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

MAZ022-262000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 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

$$

MAZ024-262000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph,
                            diminishing to around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ023-262000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ020-262000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ007-262000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of 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

$$

RIZ006-262000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ008-262000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 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

$$

MAZ019-262000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of 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

$$

MAZ015-016-262000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of 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

$$

MAZ007-262000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
                            A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of 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


$$