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311 FZUS51 KGYX 101135 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-102000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 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... Hampton Beach............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT. High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT. High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. 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. $$ MEZ023-102000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 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... Old Orchard Beach........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT. High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ024-102000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 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... Higgins Beach............Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT. High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 60. 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. $$ MEZ025-102000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........48 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... Popham Beach.............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT. High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT. High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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. $$ MEZ026-102000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........48 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... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT. High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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. $$ MEZ027-102000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........47 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 -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT. High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT. High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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. $$ MEZ028-102000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 734 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........47 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 -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT. High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT. High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 60. 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. $$