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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

MAZ022-030800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ024-030800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ023-030800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ020-030800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

RIZ007-030800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

RIZ006-030800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

RIZ008-030800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ019-030800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-030800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

MAZ007-030800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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


$$