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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

MAZ022-250800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
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

$$

MAZ024-250800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
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

$$

MAZ023-250800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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

$$

MAZ020-250800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly 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

$$

RIZ007-250800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ006-250800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ008-250800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. South 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

$$

MAZ019-250800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ015-016-250800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
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

$$

MAZ007-250800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. 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


$$



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