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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

MAZ022-272000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ024-272000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
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.

&&

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

$$

MAZ023-272000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ020-272000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ007-272000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly 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. Highs in the mid 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

$$

RIZ006-272000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ008-272000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south 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...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 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

$$

MAZ019-272000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east 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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. 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 in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...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

$$

MAZ015-016-272000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly sunny.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 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

$$

MAZ007-272000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south 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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight 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.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 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


$$