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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

MAZ022-292000-
Barnstable MA-
Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Low.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Nauset Beach.............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
Hyannisport..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
Barnstable Harbor........Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............2 to 5 feet.
South Coast..............2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...
East Coast...............In the lower 50s.
South Coast..............In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East Coast...............Moderate.
South Coast..............Moderate.
Surf Height...
East Coast...............Around 4 feet.
South Coast..............4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Nantucket................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:01 PM EDT.
Great Point..............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 8 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Squibnocket Point........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Westport Harbor..........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Newport..................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
Narragansett Pier........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Block Island (Old Harbor)High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 4 to 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Scituate Harbor..........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
Plymouth.................Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 01:50 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Boston...................Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. 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
409 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 40s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:49 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 upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Newburyport..............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
Gloucester Harbor........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. 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


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