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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

MAZ022-232000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to southwest around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ024-232000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
   South Coast..............8 to 12 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ023-232000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ020-232000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-232000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-232000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-232000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ019-232000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-232000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ007-232000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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


$$