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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

MAZ022-190800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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

$$

MAZ024-190800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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

$$

MAZ023-190800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

$$

MAZ020-190800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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

$$

RIZ007-190800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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

$$

RIZ006-190800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ008-190800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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

$$

MAZ019-190800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-190800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ007-190800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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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