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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

MAZ022-072000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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

$$

MAZ024-072000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-072000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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

$$

MAZ020-072000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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

$$

RIZ007-072000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South
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

$$

RIZ006-072000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs
around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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

$$

RIZ008-072000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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

$$

MAZ019-072000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Isolated
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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

$$

MAZ015-016-072000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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

$$

MAZ007-072000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
                            High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 02:11 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South 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


$$