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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

MAZ022-222000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. 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

$$

MAZ024-222000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ023-222000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

MAZ020-222000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-222000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. 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

$$

RIZ006-222000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-222000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

MAZ019-222000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-222000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

MAZ007-222000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. 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


$$