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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

MAZ022-240800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.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 mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ024-240800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
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 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

$$

MAZ023-240800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly sunny. A
                            chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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 mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ020-240800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-240800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ006-240800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-240800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................North 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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.

&&

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

$$

MAZ019-240800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-240800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-240800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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


$$



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