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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

MAZ022-122100-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EST.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............High.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds around 25 mph,
                            becoming southwest around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely and a
chance of rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 7 to 11 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. 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

$$

MAZ024-122100-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 40.
   South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of light snow.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Moderate.
   South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............7 to 11 feet.
   South Coast..............7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds around 25 mph,
                            becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 10 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs around 40. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

MAZ023-122100-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and a
chance of snow. Highs around 40. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

MAZ020-122100-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain
likely. Highs around 40. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

RIZ007-122100-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a chance
of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

RIZ006-122100-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EST.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EST.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a chance
of snow. Highs around 40. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 8 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

RIZ008-122100-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EST.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EST.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the mid
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of snow. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 9 to 12 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the mid
40s. 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

$$

MAZ019-122100-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EST.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EST.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph, becoming
                            southwest around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. Northeast 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

$$

MAZ015-016-122100-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 11:43 AM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Cloudy, rain. Highs in the lower
40s. North 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

$$

MAZ007-122100-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 30s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EST.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EST.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EST.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely and snow.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EST.
                            High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EST.

.FRIDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny, colder. Highs in the upper
20s. West winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely.
Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Cloudy. Rain with snow likely.
Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast 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


$$