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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
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553 FZUS51 KGYX 131023 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-132000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot in the afternoon. Water Temperature...........66 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.0 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ023-132000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........65 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT. Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. East winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ024-132000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........62 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ025-132000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........62 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.8 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ026-132000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........61 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ027-132000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........59 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........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT. Low 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ028-132000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 623 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........59 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...Low 2.3 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT. High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms are possible. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 06:34 AM EDT. Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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. $$