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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

MAZ022-130800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ024-130800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers 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

$$

MAZ023-130800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 80. 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

$$

MAZ020-130800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 80s. 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

$$

RIZ007-130800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

RIZ006-130800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:17 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 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

$$

RIZ008-130800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 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

$$

MAZ019-130800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 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

$$

MAZ015-016-130800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ007-130800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 60.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.
                            High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 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


$$