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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

MAZ022-082000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 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 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ024-082000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 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 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
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 fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
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

$$

MAZ023-082000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
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

$$

MAZ020-082000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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

$$

RIZ007-082000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ006-082000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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

$$

RIZ008-082000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

MAZ019-082000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-082000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds
around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

MAZ007-082000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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


$$