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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

MAZ022-220900-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EST.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EST.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EST.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EST.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EST.
                            Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EST.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ024-220900-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:40 AM EST.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:21 PM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............6 to 10 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 10 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 15 mph,
                            increasing to west around 25 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EST.
   Great Point..............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EST.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ023-220900-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then cloudy.
                            Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ020-220900-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then cloudy.
                            Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EST.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ007-220900-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:56 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. West winds
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

RIZ006-220900-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EST.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:38 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

RIZ008-220900-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EST.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ019-220900-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then cloudy. A
                            chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EST.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EST.
                            High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:15 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ015-016-220900-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then cloudy.
                            Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EST.
                            High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EST.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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

$$

MAZ007-220900-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
                            chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
                            High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:27 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EST.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EST.
                            High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EST.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest 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


$$