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

MAZ022-090800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
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.......................Southwest winds around 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 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

$$

MAZ024-090800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
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...............Around 60.
   South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
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...
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 around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 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

$$

MAZ023-090800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 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

$$

MAZ020-090800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 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

$$

RIZ007-090800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 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

$$

RIZ006-090800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 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

$$

RIZ008-090800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 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.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ019-090800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
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............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. 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.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-090800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
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............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. 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.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ007-090800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Mon Jul 8 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 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...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.

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


$$