Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Caribou ME
322 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

MEZ029-160815-
Coastal Hancock-
Including the beaches of Sand Beach
322 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........56 degrees. According to the USCG, when
                            the water temperature is below 60
                            degrees, the average submerged person
                            could lose dexterity within minutes and
                            be unable to accomplish simple tasks
                            like buckling a life jacket or
                            operating a radio.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 6 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs
in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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/car

$$

MEZ030-160815-
Coastal Washington-
Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs
322 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........55 degrees. According to the USCG, when
                            the water temperature is below 60
                            degrees, the average submerged person
                            could lose dexterity within minutes and
                            be unable to accomplish simple tasks
                            like buckling a life jacket or
                            operating a radio.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
                            Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs
in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. West 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/car


$$