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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

MAZ022-062000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-062000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-062000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-062000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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

$$

RIZ007-062000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

RIZ006-062000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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

$$

RIZ008-062000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

MAZ019-062000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-062000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-062000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
415 AM EDT Sun Jul 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
East 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


$$