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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

MAZ022-042000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ024-042000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ023-042000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A 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 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ020-042000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-042000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-042000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-042000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ019-042000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-042000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...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.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-042000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South 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...
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 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.

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


$$