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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

MAZ022-230800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ024-230800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 8 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.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ023-230800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ020-230800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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

$$

RIZ007-230800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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

$$

RIZ006-230800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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

$$

RIZ008-230800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ019-230800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ015-016-230800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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

$$

MAZ007-230800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
West 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


$$