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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-210800-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:52 AM EDT.
High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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.
$$
MEZ023-210800-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 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*...........High.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ024-210800-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 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*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy until 8 AM, then partly sunny
until 9 AM, then mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. 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.
$$
MEZ025-210800-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........57 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*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............High 7.3 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ026-210800-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
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.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ027-210800-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
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.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Surf Height.................6 to 7 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ028-210800-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
841 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
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.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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.
$$