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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

MAZ024-062000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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

$$

RIZ008-062000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:21 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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

$$

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. 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


$$