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FZUS51 KBOX 170812
SRFBOX

Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

MAZ022-172000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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

$$

MAZ024-172000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. West 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

$$

MAZ023-172000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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

$$

MAZ020-172000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
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

$$

RIZ007-172000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
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

$$

RIZ006-172000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West 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

$$

RIZ008-172000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. West 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

$$

MAZ019-172000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-172000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
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

$$

MAZ007-172000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
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


$$