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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

MAZ022-270800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. North 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

$$

MAZ024-270800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:32 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. 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

$$

MAZ023-270800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. 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

$$

MAZ020-270800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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

$$

RIZ007-270800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. 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

$$

RIZ006-270800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-270800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ019-270800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
                            High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-270800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-270800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. North 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


$$