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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

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

NHZ014-242000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West 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...
   Hampton Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Hampton Beach............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
                            High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 01:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
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.

$$

MEZ023-242000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........55 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...
   Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Old Orchard Beach........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:03 AM EDT.
                            High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60.
Southeast winds around 15 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.

$$

MEZ024-242000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........52 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...
   Higgins Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Higgins Beach............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast 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.

$$

MEZ025-242000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........51 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...
   Popham Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Popham Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60.
Southeast 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.

$$

MEZ026-242000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........50 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...
   Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Pemaquid Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
                            High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60.
Southeast 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.

$$

MEZ027-242000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when
                            the water temperature is below 50
                            degrees, the chance of immediate
                            incapacitation due to cold shock is
                            extremely high, and chances of survival
                            become severely diminished even with
                            the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast 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.

$$

MEZ028-242000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
306 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when
                            the water temperature is below 50
                            degrees, the chance of immediate
                            incapacitation due to cold shock is
                            extremely high, and chances of survival
                            become severely diminished even with
                            the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
                            High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight
chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast 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.


$$