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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
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626 FZUS51 KGYX 160703 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-162000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........66 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT. Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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. $$ MEZ023-162000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........66 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT. Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT. Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT. Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 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. $$ MEZ024-162000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........64 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT. Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT. Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 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. $$ MEZ025-162000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........64 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT. Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 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. $$ MEZ026-162000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........63 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT. Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT. Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 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. $$ MEZ027-162000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........62 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT. Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 8 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 around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 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. $$ MEZ028-162000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 302 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. Areas of fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........62 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 8 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 around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 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. $$