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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

MAZ022-270800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 50. 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

$$

MAZ024-270800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 50. 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

$$

MAZ023-270800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 50. 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

$$

MAZ020-270800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. 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

$$

RIZ007-270800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. 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

$$

RIZ006-270800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-270800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 50. 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

$$

MAZ019-270800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Not as
cool. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-270800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Not
as cool. 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

$$

MAZ007-270800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
around 40. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Not as
cool. Highs in the mid 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


$$