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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

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

NHZ014-202000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........53 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............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Hampton Beach............High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West 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.

$$

MEZ023-202000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 4 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...
   Old Orchard Beach........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Old Orchard Beach........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.
   Wells Beach..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ024-202000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 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............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Higgins Beach............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:24 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ025-202000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Patchy fog.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 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...
   Popham Beach.............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Popham Beach.............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ026-202000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................2 to 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...........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ027-202000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................2 to 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...
   Birch Point Beach........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Birch Point Beach........High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. West 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.

$$

MEZ028-202000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
327 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

.TODAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
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...
   Moose Point State Park...High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
   Moose Point State Park...High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West 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.


$$