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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
411 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

MAZ022-222000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. 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

$$

MAZ024-222000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 5 feet.
   South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. 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

$$

MAZ023-222000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. South 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

$$

MAZ020-222000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 12 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. 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

$$

RIZ007-222000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. 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

$$

RIZ006-222000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. 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

$$

RIZ008-222000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 50s. 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

$$

MAZ019-222000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-222000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. East
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the upper 50s. 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

$$

MAZ007-222000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 22 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the mid 50s. 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


$$