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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

MAZ022-080800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph, diminishing
                            to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 40s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-080800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 9 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly sunny.
                            A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 15 mph,
                            increasing to west around 25 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs around 50. Southeast 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

$$

MAZ023-080800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly sunny.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-080800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
                            around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. 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

$$

RIZ007-080800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ006-080800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
                            around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. Northeast 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

$$

RIZ008-080800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly sunny.
                            A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds around 15 mph,
                            increasing to around 25 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs
around 50. East 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

$$

MAZ019-080800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-080800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of rain and snow
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ007-080800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
411 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of rain and snow
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to west around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast 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


$$