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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

MAZ022-292000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 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 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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

$$

MAZ024-292000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............3 to 4 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 60s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Nantucket................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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

$$

MAZ023-292000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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

$$

MAZ020-292000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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

$$

RIZ007-292000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newport..................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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

$$

RIZ006-292000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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

$$

RIZ008-292000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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

$$

MAZ019-292000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
                            High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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

$$

MAZ015-016-292000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
                            Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
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

$$

MAZ007-292000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 03:30 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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


$$