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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
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356 FZUS51 KGYX 160014 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-160800- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........58 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ023-160800- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........60 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ024-160800- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........61 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ025-160800- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........61 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.7 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ026-160800- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........60 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ027-160800- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........58 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ028-160800- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 814 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........58 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT. Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT. Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$