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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

MAZ022-062015-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. 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

$$

MAZ024-062015-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............4 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 40s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ023-062015-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ020-062015-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-062015-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 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

$$

RIZ006-062015-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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

$$

RIZ008-062015-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 50.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ019-062015-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-062015-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. 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

$$

MAZ007-062015-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
313 AM EDT Tue May 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 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


$$