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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

MAZ022-140800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ024-140800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 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.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ023-140800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ020-140800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ007-140800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ006-140800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

RIZ008-140800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ019-140800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-140800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ007-140800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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


$$