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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

MAZ022-212000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............10 to 14 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-212000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............10 to 13 feet.
   South Coast..............10 to 12 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............9 to 11 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-212000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-212000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-212000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ019-212000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 12.1 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
                            High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 11.7 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 11.4 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-212000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
                            High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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


$$