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

MAZ022-022000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

MAZ024-022000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.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 around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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

$$

MAZ023-022000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.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 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

$$

MAZ020-022000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

RIZ007-022000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A 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

$$

RIZ006-022000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...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

$$

RIZ008-022000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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 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

$$

MAZ019-022000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................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...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight
chance of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 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

$$

MAZ015-016-022000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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 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

$$

MAZ007-022000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
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...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance
of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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


$$