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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

MAZ022-052000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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. 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

$$

MAZ024-052000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 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**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
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...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 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

$$

MAZ023-052000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly 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

$$

MAZ020-052000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ007-052000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly 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

$$

RIZ006-052000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.

&&

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

$$

RIZ008-052000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 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...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.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.

&&

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

$$

MAZ019-052000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A 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. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-052000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and 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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. 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

$$

MAZ007-052000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            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...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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


$$