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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

MAZ022-120800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the upper 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ024-120800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Cloudy. Showers likely. Highs
in the upper 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ023-120800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ020-120800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ007-120800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-120800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-120800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ019-120800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-120800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ007-120800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sat May 11 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
around 60. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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


$$