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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

MAZ022-300800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 3 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

$$

MAZ024-300800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West 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

$$

MAZ023-300800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West 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

$$

MAZ020-300800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to southwest around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. West 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

$$

RIZ007-300800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to southwest around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. West 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

$$

RIZ006-300800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. West 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

$$

RIZ008-300800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West 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

$$

MAZ019-300800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 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

$$

MAZ015-016-300800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 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

$$

MAZ007-300800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 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


$$