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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

MAZ022-202000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 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

$$

MAZ024-202000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
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 until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-202000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ020-202000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

RIZ007-202000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

RIZ006-202000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

RIZ008-202000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ019-202000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ015-016-202000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ007-202000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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


$$



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