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033 FZUS51 KBOX 202012 SRFBOX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 MAZ022-210800- Barnstable MA- Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Low. Surf Height... East Coast...............Around 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the lower 50s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT. Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT. Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT. Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT. Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Low. Surf Height... East Coast...............Around 4 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT. Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT. Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT. Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT. Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North 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 $$ MAZ024-210800- Nantucket MA- Including the beaches of Nantucket 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Low. South Coast..............Low. Surf Height... East Coast...............Around 4 feet. South Coast..............2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the upper 40s. South Coast..............In the upper 40s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT. Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT. Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT. Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Low. South Coast..............Low. Surf Height... East Coast...............Around 3 feet. South Coast..............Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT. High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT. Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT. Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT. Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 50. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Squibnocket Point........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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 $$ MAZ020-210800- Southern Bristol MA- Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 50. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Westport Harbor..........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ007-210800- Newport RI- Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 50. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 50. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT. Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT. Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT. Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT. Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT. Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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 $$ RIZ008-210800- Block Island RI- Including the beaches of Block Island 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 50. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT. Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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 $$ MAZ019-210800- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT. Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT. Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ015-016-210800- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph. Tides... Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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 $$ MAZ007-210800- Eastern Essex MA- Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport 412 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EDT. Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT. Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$