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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

MAZ022-062000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ024-062000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ023-062000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ020-062000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:25 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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

$$

RIZ007-062000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
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

$$

RIZ006-062000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
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

$$

RIZ008-062000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ019-062000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny
                            until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-062000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest 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

$$

MAZ007-062000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60.
Northwest 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


$$