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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

MAZ022-302000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
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

$$

MAZ024-302000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-302000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South 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

$$

MAZ020-302000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-302000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-302000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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

$$

RIZ008-302000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South 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

$$

MAZ019-302000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-302000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-302000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
                            around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 11:23 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest 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


$$