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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

MAZ022-060900-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and snow.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EST.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:12 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow showers. Highs around 40. North winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ024-060900-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 40.
   South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, sleet, freezing rain and
                            a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:05 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EST.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:11 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ023-060900-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, sleet, freezing rain and
                            a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. Rain likely. Highs
in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ020-060900-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, snow, sleet and freezing
                            rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and freezing
rain likely. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

RIZ007-060900-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain with possible sleet, snow
                            and freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EST.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EST.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

RIZ006-060900-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, snow and sleet.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:19 AM EST.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EST.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain and
freezing rain. Highs around 40. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 5 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

$$

RIZ008-060900-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a chance of snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EST.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EST.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ019-060900-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, snow and a chance of
                            freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EST.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EST.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely, a
chance of rain and freezing rain likely. Highs in the upper 30s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-060900-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain, snow and a chance of
                            freezing rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow, freezing rain
likely and a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds
around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. 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

$$

MAZ007-060900-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
413 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Snow with possible rain and
                            freezing rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:21 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EST.
                            High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Breezy. West winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
30s. West winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely. Highs
in the mid 30s. North winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 30.
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


$$