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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FZUS51 KBOX 110808
SRFBOX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
MAZ022-112000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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
$$
MAZ024-112000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 70s.
South Coast..............In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ023-112000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ020-112000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
RIZ007-112000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
RIZ006-112000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 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
$$
RIZ008-112000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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
$$
MAZ019-112000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
MAZ015-016-112000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 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
$$
MAZ007-112000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
408 AM EDT Thu Aug 11 2022
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/box
$$
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