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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

MAZ022-102000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

MAZ024-102000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 60.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 20 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

$$

MAZ023-102000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 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............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 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

$$

MAZ020-102000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. West
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-102000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

RIZ006-102000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs around 60. West 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

$$

RIZ008-102000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs around 60. West 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

$$

MAZ019-102000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 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 upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-102000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 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 upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 60. West winds around 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ007-102000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 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 upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT.
                            High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers
likely. Highs in the upper 50s. 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


$$