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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

MAZ022-192000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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

$$

MAZ024-192000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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

$$

MAZ023-192000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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

$$

MAZ020-192000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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

$$

RIZ007-192000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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

$$

RIZ006-192000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. West 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

$$

RIZ008-192000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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

$$

MAZ019-192000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly 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

$$

MAZ015-016-192000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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

$$

MAZ007-192000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sat Apr 19 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 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


$$