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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

MAZ022-140800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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

$$

MAZ024-140800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
North 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

$$

MAZ023-140800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
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

$$

MAZ020-140800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North 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

$$

RIZ007-140800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
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

$$

RIZ006-140800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ008-140800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
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

$$

MAZ019-140800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 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

$$

MAZ015-016-140800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 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

$$

MAZ007-140800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. North
winds around 5 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


$$