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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

MAZ022-210800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
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

$$

MAZ024-210800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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

$$

MAZ023-210800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
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

$$

MAZ020-210800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West 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

$$

RIZ007-210800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West 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

$$

RIZ006-210800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
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

$$

RIZ008-210800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 7 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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

$$

MAZ019-210800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around
80. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
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

$$

MAZ015-016-210800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
West 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

$$

MAZ007-210800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
likely with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
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


$$