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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

MAZ022-222000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs around 40. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 13 to 15 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 40. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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

$$

MAZ024-222000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 12 to 15 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 12 to 15 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs around 40. Windy. Northeast winds around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around
25 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

$$

MAZ023-222000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Windy. North winds around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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

$$

MAZ020-222000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 5 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
40s. 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

$$

RIZ007-222000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. 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

$$

RIZ006-222000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 10 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

RIZ008-222000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 11 to 14 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 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

$$

MAZ019-222000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 11 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-222000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 10 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 40s. 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

$$

MAZ007-222000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a chance of freezing
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
40s. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 11 to 13 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
30s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 10 to 12 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. 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


$$



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