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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

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

NHZ014-022045-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 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...
   Hampton Beach............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Hampton Beach............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Warmer. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ023-022045-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Implies that thunderstorms
                            are possible.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 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...
   Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Old Orchard Beach........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs
in the upper 50s. Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ024-022045-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 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 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Higgins Beach............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs
in the lower 60s. Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ025-022045-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers
                            and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 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 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Popham Beach.............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ026-022045-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 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 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ027-022045-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........45 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 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest 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.

$$

MEZ028-022045-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
332 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely.
UV Index....................|* Insert UVI *|.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........45 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 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
50s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest 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.


$$