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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

MAZ022-122000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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

$$

MAZ024-122000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 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**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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

$$

MAZ023-122000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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

$$

MAZ020-122000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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

$$

RIZ007-122000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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

$$

RIZ006-122000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South 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

$$

RIZ008-122000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South
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

$$

MAZ019-122000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:21 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-122000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East 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

$$

MAZ007-122000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Mon Aug 12 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East 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


$$