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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

MAZ022-242000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ024-242000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 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. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:19 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ023-242000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ020-242000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 111.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

RIZ007-242000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 111.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. 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

$$

RIZ006-242000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
                            Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. 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

$$

RIZ008-242000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ019-242000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
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

$$

MAZ015-016-242000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 111.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
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

$$

MAZ007-242000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 111.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
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


$$