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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

MAZ022-252000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............12 to 15 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............14 to 17 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ024-252000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............11 to 15 feet.
   South Coast..............12 to 15 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............13 to 16 feet.
   South Coast..............13 to 16 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in the
mid 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ023-252000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ020-252000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the upper 40s. North 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

$$

RIZ007-252000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs around 50.
North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the upper 40s. North 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

$$

RIZ006-252000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. North 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

$$

RIZ008-252000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................10 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ019-252000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ015-016-252000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................11 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the upper
40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the upper 40s. North 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

$$

MAZ007-252000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................12 to 14 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of rain
                            and a slight chance of freezing rain.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the upper 40s. North 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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