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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

MAZ022-210800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

MAZ024-210800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 60s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.

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

$$

MAZ023-210800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.

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

$$

MAZ020-210800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ007-210800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ006-210800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ008-210800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

MAZ019-210800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

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

$$

MAZ015-016-210800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South
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

$$

MAZ007-210800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.

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


$$