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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            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...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 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 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

MAZ024-212000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
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. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 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...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 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 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 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.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 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 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight 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. 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 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
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.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and 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 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

RIZ007-212000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
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.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest 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 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

RIZ006-212000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of 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.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest 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 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 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

$$

RIZ008-212000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
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.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
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 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
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 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 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. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 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 Fri Jun 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
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 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 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. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of 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, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 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 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 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


$$