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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

MAZ022-052000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Nauset Beach.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
   Hyannisport..............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
   Barnstable Harbor........High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east 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...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ024-052000-
Nantucket MA-
Including the beaches of Nantucket
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East Coast...............Low.
   South Coast..............Low.
Surf Height...
   East Coast...............Around 3 feet.
   South Coast..............Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...
   East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
   South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Nantucket................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.
   Great Point..............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
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.....................Partly sunny.
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...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ023-052000-
Dukes MA-
Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Squibnocket Point........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ020-052000-
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Westport Harbor..........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ007-052000-
Newport RI-
Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Newport..................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
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...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ006-052000-
Washington RI-
Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
   Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.
   Narragansett Pier........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Cloudy. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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

$$

RIZ008-052000-
Block Island RI-
Including the beaches of Block Island
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Block Island (Old Harbor)Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. 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.

&&

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

$$

MAZ019-052000-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston,
Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Scituate Harbor..........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
   Plymouth.................High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ015-016-052000-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop,
Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Boston...................High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East 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

$$

MAZ007-052000-
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport
410 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Newburyport..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.
   Gloucester Harbor........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
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...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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


$$