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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MAZ022-050800-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ024-050800-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Cloudy, showers. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. 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

$$

MAZ023-050800-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ020-050800-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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

$$

RIZ007-050800-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

RIZ006-050800-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

RIZ008-050800-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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

$$

MAZ019-050800-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-050800-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. A
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. 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

$$

MAZ007-050800-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 5 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. 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


$$