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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

MAZ022-180800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ024-180800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ023-180800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-180800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-180800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ006-180800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ008-180800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-180800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ015-016-180800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. North
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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

$$

MAZ007-180800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers
                            likely with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
North 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


$$