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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

MAZ022-230900-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EST.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EST.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EST.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EST.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. 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

$$

MAZ024-230900-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the upper 30s.
   South Coast..............In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............Around 40.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EST.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EST.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 2 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 30s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.
   Great Point..............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EST.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the lower 40s. 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

$$

MAZ023-230900-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EST.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EST.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

MAZ020-230900-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EST.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EST.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

RIZ007-230900-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EST.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

RIZ006-230900-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 40.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EST.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EST.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EST.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EST.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EST.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EST.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EST.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EST.
                            High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the upper 40s. 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

$$

RIZ008-230900-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EST.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EST.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

MAZ019-230900-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EST.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 07:10 AM EST.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EST.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EST.
   Plymouth.................High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EST.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

MAZ015-016-230900-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 30s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EST.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 40s. 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

$$

MAZ007-230900-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2025

.SUNDAY...
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.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EST.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EST.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EST.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 40s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EST.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EST.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EST.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EST.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 40s. 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


$$