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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

MAZ022-262000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ024-262000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the mid 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. South winds around 20 mph,
                            increasing to around 30 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 8 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. West
winds around 20 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

$$

MAZ023-262000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. West
winds around 20 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

$$

MAZ020-262000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-262000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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

$$

RIZ006-262000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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

$$

RIZ008-262000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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

$$

MAZ019-262000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-262000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
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

$$

MAZ007-262000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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


$$