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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

MAZ022-212000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-212000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-212000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. South
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-212000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-212000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-212000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-212000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West 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

$$

MAZ019-212000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-212000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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

$$

MAZ007-212000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest 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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