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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

MAZ022-060800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ024-060800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight 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

$$

MAZ023-060800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

MAZ020-060800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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

$$

RIZ007-060800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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

$$

RIZ006-060800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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

$$

RIZ008-060800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. 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 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 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

$$

MAZ019-060800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 80. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-060800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ007-060800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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


$$