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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...

NHZ014-182245-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Tides...
   Hampton Beach............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:56 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Tides...
   Hampton Beach............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West 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.

$$

MEZ023-182245-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Old Orchard Beach........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ024-182245-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Higgins Beach............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Higgins Beach............High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
West 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.

$$

MEZ025-182245-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Popham Beach.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. Showers
                            likely and a chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Popham Beach.............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
West 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.

$$

MEZ026-182245-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A
                            slight chance of showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
West 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.

$$

MEZ027-182245-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy dense fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
West 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.

$$

MEZ028-182245-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
542 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog.
                            Showers likely.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West 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.


$$