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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

MAZ022-112000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ024-112000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
   South Coast..............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 50s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. 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

$$

MAZ023-112000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ020-112000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

RIZ007-112000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

RIZ006-112000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly 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

$$

RIZ008-112000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ019-112000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ015-016-112000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

MAZ007-112000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 AM EDT Thu Jul 11 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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


$$