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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

MAZ022-060800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ024-060800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 6 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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

$$

MAZ023-060800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
South 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

$$

MAZ020-060800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. South
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

$$

RIZ007-060800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 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

$$

RIZ006-060800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:35 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 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

$$

RIZ008-060800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

MAZ019-060800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-060800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ007-060800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...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


$$