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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

MAZ022-062000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest 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.......................Southeast winds 5 to 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 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ024-062000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 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 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
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 around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ023-062000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 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*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ020-062000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 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 around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight 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 with isolated 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

$$

RIZ007-062000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.

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

$$

RIZ006-062000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. 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 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers with
isolated 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

$$

RIZ008-062000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 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.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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 around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers with isolated thunderstorms. 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

$$

MAZ019-062000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 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 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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 with isolated 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

$$

MAZ015-016-062000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers with isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A 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 with isolated 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

$$

MAZ007-062000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Fri Jun 6 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 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 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 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


$$